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Kestersom Family History

Kestersom 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: Kesterson, Peterson, Estenson, Esters, Westerholm, Westrom, Petterson

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Where is the Kestersom family from?

You can see how Kestersom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestersom family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kestersom family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestersom's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kestersom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestersom 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 2 census records available for the last name Kestersom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestersom 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 Kestersom. 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 Kestersom. For the veterans among your Kestersom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kestersom

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