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Kesseg Family History

Kesseg 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, Kessen, Messer, Jesse, Tesser, Kelsey, Hessel, Keyser, Lesser

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Where is the Kesseg family from?

You can see how Kesseg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesseg family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Kesseg family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesseg's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Kesseg families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesseg 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 10 census records available for the last name Kesseg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesseg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kesseg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kesseg. For the veterans among your Kesseg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesseg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Kesseg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kesseg in 1966 was 84, and 72 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesseg 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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