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Kesling Family History

Kesling Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Keseling (see Kiesel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kesling family from?

You can see how Kesling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kesling families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kesling's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kesling families in 1911.
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What did your Kesling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesling. 25% of Kesling men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kesling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesling were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Kesling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kesling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesling 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Kesling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kesling. For the veterans among your Kesling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kesling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kesling in 1962 was 45, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesling 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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