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Kesel Family History

Kesel Surname Meaning

Flemish (De Kesel): topographic name for someone living on gravelly land. South German: variant of Kiesel.

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


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Where is the Kesel family from?

You can see how Kesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kesel families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kesel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kesel families in 1891.
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What did your Kesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesel. 38% of Kesel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kesel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesel were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Kesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesel 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Kesel. 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 634 military records available for the last name Kesel. For the veterans among your Kesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kesel in 1962 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesel 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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