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Kesting Family History

Kesting Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Kersting a patronymic from the personal name Christianus (see Christian).

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


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Where is the Kesting family from?

You can see how Kesting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kesting families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kesting's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kesting families in 1891.
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What did your Kesting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesting. 13% of Kesting men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Kesting women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesting were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kesting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesting 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Kesting. 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 366 military records available for the last name Kesting. For the veterans among your Kesting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesting lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kesting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kesting in 1958 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kesting 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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