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Kessaris Family History

Kessaris 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: Lessard, Mesaros, Essary, Laskaris, Desmarais, Kearns, Kassis

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Where is the Kessaris family from?

You can see how Kessaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessaris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kessaris families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kessaris's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kessaris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessaris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kessaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kessaris. 100% of Kessaris women worked as an Attendant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Kessaris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kessaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessaris 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Kessaris. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kessaris. For the veterans among your Kessaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessaris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kessaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kessaris in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessaris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessaris 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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