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Kessler Family History

Kessler Surname Meaning

German Dutch (of German origin) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a maker of copper cooking vessels from an agent derivative of Middle High German keʒʒel ‘kettle, cauldron’.

Middle Dutch ketel, modern German Kessel.

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


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Where is the Kessler family from?

You can see how Kessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kessler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Kessler families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kessler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kessler families in 1891.
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What did your Kessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kessler. 80% of Kessler 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
    80%
  • Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Milliner
    5%

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Census Records

There are 109,000 census records available for the last name Kessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessler 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 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Kessler. 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 36,000 military records available for the last name Kessler. For the veterans among your Kessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kessler in 1941 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessler 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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