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Keesse Family History

Keesse 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: Kresse, Keesee, Keese, Kress, Kessel, Reese, Jesse, Meese, Beese

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Where is the Keesse family from?

You can see how Keesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keesse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keesse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Keesse family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Keesse's in USA. California had the highest population of Keesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keesse 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 Keesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keesse. 100% of Keesse men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Keesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keesse 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Keesse. 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 10 military records available for the last name Keesse. For the veterans among your Keesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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