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Kesys Family History

Kesys 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: Keys, Kess, Keays, Ness, Kress, Koss, Kiss, Jesus, Kuss, Leys

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Where is the Kesys family from?

You can see how Kesys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kesys family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesys's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Kesys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesys 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 36 census records available for the last name Kesys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesys 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kesys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kesys. For the veterans among your Kesys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Kesys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kesys in 1966 was 70, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesys 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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