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Kesslen Family History

Kesslen 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, Kessen, Kessel, Tessler, Kissler, Fessler, Kensler, Jessen

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Where is the Kesslen family from?

You can see how Kesslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesslen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesslen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kesslen families living in West Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kesslen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kesslen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesslen 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 118 census records available for the last name Kesslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesslen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kesslen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kesslen. For the veterans among your Kesslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesslen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Kesslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kesslen in 1971 was 64, and 55 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesslen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesslen 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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