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Kessle Family History

Kessle 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: Kessler, Kemble, Kessel, Jesse, Tessler, Kissler, Kendle, Fessler

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Where is the Kessle family from?

You can see how Kessle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kessle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kessle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kessle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessle 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 Kessle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kessle. 67% of Kessle men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Kessle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Kessle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessle 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kessle. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kessle. For the veterans among your Kessle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessle lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Kessle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kessle in 1987 was 64, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessle 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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