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Kesters Family History

Kesters 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: Esters, Kosters, Koesters, Kester, Koster, Tester, Ketter, Bester

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Where is the Kesters family from?

You can see how Kesters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesters family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kesters families living in West Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kesters's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kesters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesters 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 94 census records available for the last name Kesters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesters 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kesters. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kesters. For the veterans among your Kesters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesters lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Kesters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kesters in 1991 was 69, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesters 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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