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Kessach Family History

Kessach 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: Kossack, Keusch, Kersch, Kelsch, Kissack, Keach, Kirsch, Kessel, Kelsall, Reach

73	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
61	Census and Voter Lists
135	Member Trees

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Where is the Kessach family from?

You can see how Kessach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessach family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Kessach families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Kessach families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessach's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Kessach families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessach 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 Kessach family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kessach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Kessach. 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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Military Records

There are 1 military records available for the last name Kessach. For the veterans among your Kessach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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