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Kestol Family History

Kestol 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: Kestel, Nestor, Keitel, Keeton, Kenton, Kessel, Kastl, Leston, Kastel

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Where is the Kestol family from?

You can see how Kestol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestol family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kestol families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kestol's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kestol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestol 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 64 census records available for the last name Kestol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestol 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kestol. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kestol. For the veterans among your Kestol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestol lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Kestol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kestol in 1993 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kestol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestol 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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