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Kesler Family History

Kesler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kessler.

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


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Where is the Kesler family from?

You can see how Kesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Kesler families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kesler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kesler families in 1891.
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What did your Kesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kesler. 50% of Kesler men worked as a Tailor and 89% of Kesler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesler were Cabinet Maker and Machinist (fur).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Cabinet Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Machinist (fur)
    12%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Kesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kesler. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Kesler. For the veterans among your Kesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kesler in 1943 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesler 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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