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Kesey Family History

Kesey 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: Kelsey, Keser, Kersey, Kesel, Keesey, Keasey, Kasey, Vesey, Pusey

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Where is the Kesey family from?

You can see how Kesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kesey family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kesey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesey 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 Kesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesey. 24% of Kesey men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kesey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesey were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Helper
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Kesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesey 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Kesey. 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 139 military records available for the last name Kesey. For the veterans among your Kesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Kesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kesey in 1958 was 39, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesey 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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