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Kezner Family History

Kezner 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: Kenner, Kerner, Kelner, Kemner, Kerzner, Kepner, Keiner, Keener

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Where is the Kezner family from?

You can see how Kezner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kezner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kezner families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kezner's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kezner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kezner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kezner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kezner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kezner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kezner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kezner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kezner. For the veterans among your Kezner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kezner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kezner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kezner in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2000.

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