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Kessane Family History

Kessane 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: Kissane, Keane, Kessen, Keohane, Messano, Deshane, Kessner, Messana

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Where is the Kessane family from?

You can see how Kessane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kessane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kessane families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kessane's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kessane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessane 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 66 census records available for the last name Kessane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessane 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kessane. 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 military records available for the last name Kessane. For the veterans among your Kessane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessane lifespan?

Average Kessane life expectancy in 1955 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessane 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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