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Kesser Family History

Kesser 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: Messer, Kessel, Tesser, Keyser, Lesser, Keser, Kasser, Besser, Nesser

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Where is the Kesser family from?

You can see how Kesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kesser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesser. 27% of Kesser men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kesser women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesser were Machinist and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Kesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesser 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Kesser. 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 275 military records available for the last name Kesser. For the veterans among your Kesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kesser in 1963 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesser 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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