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Kesiah Family History

Kesiah 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: Keziah, Lesiak, Keith, Kosich, Mesich, Keslar, Kusiak, Kiah, Kocian

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Where is the Kesiah family from?

You can see how Kesiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesiah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kesiah families living in Arkansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kesiah's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kesiah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesiah 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 223 census records available for the last name Kesiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesiah 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 Kesiah. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kesiah. For the veterans among your Kesiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesiah lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Kesiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kesiah in 1976 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesiah 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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