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Kestner Family History

Kestner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kastner.

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


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Where is the Kestner family from?

You can see how Kestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kestner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kestner families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kestner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kestner families in 1891.
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What did your Kestner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kestner. 19% of Kestner men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Kestner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kestner 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Kestner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestner 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Kestner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kestner. For the veterans among your Kestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kestner in 1944 was 32, and 64 in 2004.

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