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Kesterson Family History

Kesterson Name Meaning

Patronymic from Kester .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peterson, Masterson, Estenson, Esters, Otterson, Beaverson, Jespersen

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Where is the Kesterson family from?

You can see how Kesterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Kesterson families living in Virginia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kesterson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kesterson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kesterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesterson. 27% of Kesterson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kesterson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesterson were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 357 immigration records available for the last name Kesterson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kesterson. For the veterans among your Kesterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesterson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kesterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kesterson in 1942 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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