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Keseman Family History

Keseman 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: Kaseman, Leseman, Keleman, Weseman, Kosman, Roseman, Kelman

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Where is the Keseman family from?

You can see how Keseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keseman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keseman family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Keseman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Keseman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keseman 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 Keseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keseman. 50% of Keseman men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Keseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Keseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keseman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Keseman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Keseman. For the veterans among your Keseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keseman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Keseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keseman in 1973 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keseman 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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