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Kesslering Family History

Kesslering 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: Kesselring, Kettering, Kessler, Wessling, Hessling, Kissling, Kesling

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Where is the Kesslering family from?

You can see how Kesslering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesslering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesslering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kesslering families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kesslering's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kesslering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesslering 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 Kesslering ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kesslering. 100% of Kesslering men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kesslering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kesslering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesslering 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kesslering. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kesslering. For the veterans among your Kesslering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesslering lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Kesslering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kesslering in 1974 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesslering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesslering 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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