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Kesses Family History

Kesses 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, Esses, Messer, Jesse, Tesser, Kelsey, Hessel, Keyser

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Where is the Kesses family from?

You can see how Kesses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesses family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kesses families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kesses's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kesses families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesses 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 Kesses ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Kesses family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Kesses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesses 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kesses. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kesses. For the veterans among your Kesses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesses lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kesses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kesses in 1967 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesses 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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