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Kesy Family History

Kesy 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: Kusy, Key, Kes, Desy, Kess, Keay, Kos, Kay, Kemp, Rey

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Where is the Kesy family from?

You can see how Kesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kesy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kesy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesy 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 Kesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesy. 100% of Kesy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kesy women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Kesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesy 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kesy. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kesy. For the veterans among your Kesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Kesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kesy in 1967 was 70, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesy 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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