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Kesselmeyer Family History

Kesselmeyer 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: Westermeyer, Engelmeyer, Katzenmeyer, Kesselman, Wedemeyer, Kessler

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesselmeyer 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 39 census records available for the last name Kesselmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesselmeyer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kesselmeyer. 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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There are 21 military records available for the last name Kesselmeyer. For the veterans among your Kesselmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesselmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kesselmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kesselmeyer in 1968 was 92, and 77 in 2002.

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