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Kesson Family History

Kesson Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): from the Gaelic personal name Cessán a side-form of Cessóg of uncertain origin and meaning.

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


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Where is the Kesson family from?

You can see how Kesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Kesson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kesson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kesson families in 1891.
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What did your Kesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kesson. 100% of Kesson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesson 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Kesson. 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 498 military records available for the last name Kesson. For the veterans among your Kesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kesson in 1962 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesson 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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