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Kestey Family History

Kestey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kestel, Kesten, Estey, Kester, Kasten, Keitel, Koster, Westby, Tester

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Where is the Kestey family from?

You can see how Kestey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestey family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Kestey families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kestey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Kestey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Kestey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Kestey. For the veterans among your Kestey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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