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Kesshaw Family History

Kesshaw 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: Kershaw, Henshaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Redshaw, Belshaw, Shaw, Kessel

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Where is the Kesshaw family from?

You can see how Kesshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesshaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kesshaw families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kesshaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kesshaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Kesshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesshaw 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kesshaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kesshaw. For the veterans among your Kesshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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