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Keresteny Family History

Keresteny 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: Kerestes, Kersten, Kerstein, Gersten, Kersey, Kesten, Kerstiens

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Where is the Keresteny family from?

You can see how Keresteny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keresteny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Keresteny family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Keresteny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keresteny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keresteny 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 14 census records available for the last name Keresteny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keresteny 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Keresteny. 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 1 military records available for the last name Keresteny. For the veterans among your Keresteny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keresteny lifespan?

Average Keresteny life expectancy in 1970 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keresteny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keresteny 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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