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Kessy Family History

Kessy 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: Kess, Ness, Kress, Kessel, Jesse, Cressy, Kenny, Koss, Espy, Kiss

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Where is the Kessy family from?

You can see how Kessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kessy family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessy's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Kessy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Kessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kessy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kessy. For the veterans among your Kessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessy lifespan?

Average Kessy life expectancy in 1990 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessy 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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