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Kestenberg Family History

Kestenberg 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: Westenberg, Stenberg, Westerberg, Wesenberg, Hesterberg, Guttenberg

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Where is the Kestenberg family from?

You can see how Kestenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kestenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kestenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kestenberg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kestenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kestenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kestenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kestenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Kestenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kestenberg 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Kestenberg. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kestenberg. For the veterans among your Kestenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kestenberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kestenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kestenberg in 1969 was 81, and 35 in 2004.

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