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Kesp Family History

Kesp 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: Kemp, Keep, Keip, Kelp, Kepp, Keup, Wesp, Kes, Kess, Kos

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Where is the Kesp family from?

You can see how Kesp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kesp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kesp families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kesp's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kesp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesp 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 54 census records available for the last name Kesp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesp 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kesp. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kesp. For the veterans among your Kesp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesp lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesp 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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