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Kesner Family History

Kesner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kastner or Gessner.

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


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Where is the Kesner family from?

You can see how Kesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Kesner families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kesner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kesner families in 1891.
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What did your Kesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesner. 32% of Kesner men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kesner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesner were Manager and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesner 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Kesner. 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 Kesner. For the veterans among your Kesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kesner in 1951 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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