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Kesnar Family History

Kesnar 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: Keslar, Kesner, Kaspar, Kosar, Kenner, Kerner, Kasner, Cesar, Kelner

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Where is the Kesnar family from?

You can see how Kesnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesnar family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kesnar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesnar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kesnar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesnar 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 23 census records available for the last name Kesnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesnar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kesnar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kesnar. For the veterans among your Kesnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesnar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Kesnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kesnar in 1973 was 42, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesnar 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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