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Kessels Family History

Kessels 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, Kessell, Wessels, Vessels, Hessel, Kassel, Ressel, Kestel

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Where is the Kessels family from?

You can see how Kessels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kessels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kessels families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kessels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kessels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessels 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 Kessels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kessels. 100% of Kessels men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kessels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kessels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessels 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Kessels. 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 355 military records available for the last name Kessels. For the veterans among your Kessels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessels lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kessels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kessels in 1960 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessels 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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