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Kest Family History

Kest 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: Best, Oest, Kost, Kent, Kast, West, Test, Gest, Kett, Kust

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Where is the Kest family from?

You can see how Kest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kest families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kest's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Kest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kest 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 Kest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kest. 100% of Kest 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kest 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Kest. 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 426 military records available for the last name Kest. For the veterans among your Kest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kest lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kest in 1959 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kest 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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