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Kestenholtz Family History

Kestenholtz 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: Keilholtz, Westerhold, Osterholt, Kienholz, Shanholtz, Westerholm

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Where is the Kestenholtz family from?

You can see how Kestenholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestenholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kestenholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kestenholtz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestenholtz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kestenholtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestenholtz 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 76 census records available for the last name Kestenholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestenholtz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kestenholtz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kestenholtz. For the veterans among your Kestenholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestenholtz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Kestenholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kestenholtz in 1969 was 75, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestenholtz 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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