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Kestly Family History

Kestly 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: Westby, Kelly, Kastl, Kestel, Vesely, Kesten, Kettle, Kelty, Kesel

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Where is the Kestly family from?

You can see how Kestly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kestly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kestly families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Kestly's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kestly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestly 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 151 census records available for the last name Kestly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestly 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kestly. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kestly. For the veterans among your Kestly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kestly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kestly in 1969 was 69, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestly 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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