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Kessenick Family History

Kessenick 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: Kessenich, Senick, Kessen, Kenefick, Kieschnick, Messick, Grosenick

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Where is the Kessenick family from?

You can see how Kessenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessenick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kessenick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kessenick families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessenick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kessenick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessenick 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 66 census records available for the last name Kessenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessenick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kessenick. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kessenick. For the veterans among your Kessenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessenick lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Kessenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kessenick in 1983 was 84, and 84 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessenick 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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