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Kessock Family History

Kessock 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: Kossack, Messick, Essick, Kissick, Kissack, Estock, Hescock, Lebsock

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Where is the Kessock family from?

You can see how Kessock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kessock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Kessock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kessock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kessock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kessock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kessock. 24% of Kessock men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kessock women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kessock were Mechanic and Pocket Setter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Pocket Setter
    50%
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What Kessock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Kessock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessock 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kessock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Kessock. For the veterans among your Kessock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kessock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kessock in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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