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Kessay Family History

Kessay 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: Kassay, Kelsay, Kessel, Kelsey, Essary, Kessen, Vessey, Kassa, Bessey

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Where is the Kessay family from?

You can see how Kessay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kessay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kessay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kessay families living in Arizona. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kessay's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Kessay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kessay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kessay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kessay. 75% of Kessay 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Kessay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kessay 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 Kessay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kessay. For the veterans among your Kessay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kessay lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kessay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kessay in 1954 was 38, and 52 in 2003.

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