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Kesten Family History

Kesten Surname Meaning

German:: from the personal name Kesten a short form of Christian.

It is also a habitational name from a place near Wittlich on the Mosel river.

Additionally, it can be considered a shortened form of Kestenbaum.

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


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You can see how Kesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kesten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kesten families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kesten's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kesten families in 1891.
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What did your Kesten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kesten. 100% of Kesten 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Kesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesten 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Kesten. 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 471 military records available for the last name Kesten. For the veterans among your Kesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesten lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kesten in 1956 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kesten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesten 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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