This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kessner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kessner Family History

Kessner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kestener (see Kastner ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kessner family from?

You can see how Kessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kessner family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kessner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kessner. 33% of Kessner men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kessner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kessner were Truck Driver and Clerk.

View Census Data for Kessner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Kessner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kessner

Passenger Lists

There are 984 immigration records available for the last name Kessner. 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.

View all Kessner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kessner. For the veterans among your Kessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kessner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kessner family history

Discover More

What is the average Kessner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kessner in 1952 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kessner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kessner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial