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Kessmann Family History

Kessmann 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: Tessmann, Kossmann, Rossmann, Messman, Kassman, Weissmann, Wissmann

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Where is the Kessmann family from?

You can see how Kessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kessmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kessmann families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kessmann's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kessmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessmann 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 Kessmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kessmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessmann 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Kessmann. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kessmann. For the veterans among your Kessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessmann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Kessmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kessmann in 1978 was 79, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessmann 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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