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Kaestler Family History

Kaestler 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: Kastler, Koestler, Kestler, Kaestner, Kastner, Baessler, Kessler

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Where is the Kaestler family from?

You can see how Kaestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaestler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaestler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kaestler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaestler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaestler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaestler 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 109 census records available for the last name Kaestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaestler 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 immigration records available for the last name Kaestler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kaestler. For the veterans among your Kaestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaestler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Kaestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kaestler in 1967 was 79, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaestler 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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