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Kestin Family History

Kestin Surname Meaning

see Keston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kestin family from?

You can see how Kestin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kestin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Kestin families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kestin families in 1911.
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What did your Kestin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kestin. 17% of Kestin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kestin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kestin were Machinist and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookeeper
    34%

What Kestin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestin 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Kestin. 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 132 military records available for the last name Kestin. For the veterans among your Kestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kestin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kestin in 1963 was 74, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestin 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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