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Kessis Family History

Kessis 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: Kassis, Kessel, Kocsis, Cassis, Tessin, Kennis, Kessen, Jessie

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Where is the Kessis family from?

You can see how Kessis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kessis family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessis's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kessis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessis 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 65 census records available for the last name Kessis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kessis. 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 Kessis. For the veterans among your Kessis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Kessis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kessis in 1963 was 67, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessis 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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