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Kestel Family History

Kestel Surname Meaning

Cornish: variant of Kessell. This surname is rare in Britain.

German: habitational name from a place so called in Upper Franconia.

Dutch: variant of Kessel.

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


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Where is the Kestel family from?

You can see how Kestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kestel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kestel families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kestel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kestel families in 1911.
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What did your Kestel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kestel. 49% of Kestel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kestel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kestel were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Kestel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestel 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Kestel. 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 969 military records available for the last name Kestel. For the veterans among your Kestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kestel in 1961 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestel 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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