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Kaesser Family History

Kaesser 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: Kasser, Kaeser, Kresser, Kaiser, Messer, Kessel, Kreiser, Kasner

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Where is the Kaesser family from?

You can see how Kaesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaesser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kaesser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaesser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaesser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaesser 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 Kaesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaesser. 60% of Kaesser men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Kaesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Kaesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaesser 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kaesser. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kaesser. For the veterans among your Kaesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaesser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kaesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaesser in 1966 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaesser 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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