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Kestila Family History

Kestila 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: Kotila, Kestel, Estill, Ketola, Kesting, Lestina, Keitel, Keil

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Where is the Kestila family from?

You can see how Kestila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kestila family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kestila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kestila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kestila. 100% of Kestila men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Kestila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kestila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestila 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Kestila. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kestila. For the veterans among your Kestila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestila lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kestila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kestila in 1962 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kestila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestila ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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