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Kesis Family History

Kesis 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: Kess, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Ness, Meis, Kress, Keil, Regis, Kocsis

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Where is the Kesis family from?

You can see how Kesis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kesis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kesis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kesis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesis 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 53 census records available for the last name Kesis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kesis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kesis. For the veterans among your Kesis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Kesis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kesis in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesis 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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