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Kes Family History

Kes Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Edam-Volendam): from a pet form of the personal name Cornelis (see Cornelius).

Turkish (Keş): nickname or metonymic occupational name from keş a kind of dairy product.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kes family from?

You can see how Kes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kes family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kes's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Kes families in 1891.
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What did your Kes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kes. 67% of Kes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kes 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Kes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kes. For the veterans among your Kes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kes in 1968 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kes 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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