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Kessedy Family History

Kessedy 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: Kessel, Kelsey, Kessen, Vessey, Bessey, Kersey, Keedy, Kennedy

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Where is the Kessedy family from?

You can see how Kessedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessedy family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Kessedy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessedy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kessedy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessedy 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 12 census records available for the last name Kessedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessedy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kessedy. 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 Kessedy. For the veterans among your Kessedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessedy

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