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Kesteler Family History

Kesteler 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: Kestler, Keeler, Kessler, Kestel, Ketterer, Nestler, Kettler

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Where is the Kesteler family from?

You can see how Kesteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesteler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kesteler family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesteler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kesteler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesteler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kesteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesteler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kesteler. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kesteler. For the veterans among your Kesteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesteler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesteler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesteler

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