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Kested Family History

Kested 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: Kestel, Kesten, Kester, Kasten, Keitel, Koster, Tester, Ketter

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Where is the Kested family from?

You can see how Kested families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kested family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kested families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Kested families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kested's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kested families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kested 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 Kested ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kested. 72% of Kested 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Kested family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Kested. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kested 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kested. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kested. For the veterans among your Kested ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kested lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kested life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kested in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kested

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kested 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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