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Kesteloot Family History

Kesteloot 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: Ketelhut, Kestel, Kesterson, Castello, Keitel, Kessel, Kesselman

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Where is the Kesteloot family from?

You can see how Kesteloot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesteloot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kesteloot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kesteloot families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kesteloot's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kesteloot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesteloot 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 Kesteloot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Store Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesteloot. 29% of Kesteloot men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kesteloot women worked as a Store Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Welder
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Clerk
    100%

What Kesteloot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Kesteloot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesteloot 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Kesteloot. 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 194 military records available for the last name Kesteloot. For the veterans among your Kesteloot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesteloot lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kesteloot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kesteloot in 1961 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesteloot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesteloot 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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