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Kesle Family History

Kesle 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: Kelle, Keele, Kesler, Keske, Keller, Mehle, Kemble, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Kesle family from?

You can see how Kesle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kesle families living in Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kesle's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kesle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesle 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 125 census records available for the last name Kesle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesle 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kesle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kesle. For the veterans among your Kesle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesle lifespan?

Average Kesle life expectancy in 1989 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesle 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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