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Kestley Family History

Kestley 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: Keatley, Kestler, Westley, Bentley, Astley, Kenley, Keeley, Wesley

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Where is the Kestley family from?

You can see how Kestley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kestley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kestley family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestley's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kestley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestley 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 Kestley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kestley. 100% of Kestley men worked as a Dentist and 100% of Kestley women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kestley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Kestley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kestley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kestley. For the veterans among your Kestley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Kestley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kestley in 1973 was 77, and 81 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kestley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestley 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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