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Kestyus Family History

Kestyus 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: Estus, Jesus, Mestas, Keyes, Petrus, Kestel, Westrum, Tyus, Westrup

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Kestyus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestyus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kestyus. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Kestyus. For the veterans among your Kestyus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestyus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Kestyus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kestyus in 1974 was 66, and 75 in 1996.

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