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Kestigian Family History

Kestigian 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: Keshishian, Costigan, Kerrigan, Berrigan, Timian, Kesselman, Georgian

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kestigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestigian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kestigian. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Kestigian. For the veterans among your Kestigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestigian lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Kestigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kestigian in 1974 was 84, and 69 in 1992.

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