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Kesei Family History

Kesei 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: Keser, Kesel, Kusel, Koski, Kase, Kessel, Keel, Kasai, Kegel, Kelsey

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Where is the Kesei family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesei 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 Kesei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kesei. 100% of Kesei women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kesei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kesei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesei 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kesei. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kesei. For the veterans among your Kesei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesei lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Kesei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kesei in 1972 was 57, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesei 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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