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Kesting Name Meaning

Dutch and German: from Kersting, a derivative of the personal name Christianus (see Christian).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Keating, Kersting, Kelting, Kenning, Oosting, Getting, Beiting

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Kesting Family Origin

Where is the Kesting family from?

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You can see how Kesting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesting families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Kesting families living in New Brunswick. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kesting's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kesting families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kesting Family Occupations

What did your Kesting ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Kesting occupation in Canada was Shoe Maker. 100% of Kesting's were Shoe Makers.

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  • Shoe Maker

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kesting ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kesting Historical Records

What Kesting family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kesting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesting census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kesting. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kesting. For the veterans among your Kesting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kesting Life Expectancy

What is the average Kesting lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kesting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kesting in 1958 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesting 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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