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Kestler Family History

Kestler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kastner.

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


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Where is the Kestler family from?

You can see how Kestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kestler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kestler family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kestler's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kestler families in 1891.
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What did your Kestler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kestler. 11% of Kestler men worked as a Salesman and 10% of Kestler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kestler were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Kestler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestler 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Kestler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kestler. For the veterans among your Kestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kestler in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kestler 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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