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Kesterman Family History

Kesterman 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: Westerman, Ketterman, Kosterman, Hesterman, Esterman, Testerman

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Where is the Kesterman family from?

You can see how Kesterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kesterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kesterman families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kesterman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kesterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kesterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk And Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesterman. 100% of Kesterman men worked as a Clerk And Salesman and 100% of Kesterman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk And Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kesterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Kesterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesterman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kesterman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kesterman. For the veterans among your Kesterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesterman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kesterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kesterman in 1974 was 65, and 68 in 2002.

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