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Kestne Family History

Kestne 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: Kestner, Kastner, Kettner, Mestre, Kostner, Keane, Kaste, Beste

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Where is the Kestne family from?

You can see how Kestne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kestne families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kestne family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestne's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kestne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestne 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 2 census records available for the last name Kestne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestne 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 Kestne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kestne. For the veterans among your Kestne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestne lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Kestne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kestne in 1988 was 41, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kestne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestne 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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