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Kecskes Family History

Kecskes Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kerekes, Eckes, Beckes, Meckes, Kempkes, Keske, Kerkes, Kerker, Ecker

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Where is the Kecskes family from?

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

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kecskes. 50% of Kecskes women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Kecskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kecskes 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Kecskes. 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 167 military records available for the last name Kecskes. For the veterans among your Kecskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kecskes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kecskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kecskes in 1961 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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