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Kessinger Family History

Kessinger Surname Meaning

German:: from a medieval personal name Cazo which derives from the unexplained root kad-. variant of Kissinger.

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


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Where is the Kessinger family from?

You can see how Kessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kessinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kessinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kessinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kessinger families in 1891.
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What did your Kessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kessinger. 25% of Kessinger men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kessinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kessinger were Salesman and House Work.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • House Work
    8%

What Kessinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessinger 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Kessinger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kessinger. For the veterans among your Kessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kessinger in 1955 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kessinger 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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