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Ketcheson Family History

Ketcheson 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: Kettleson, Atcheson, Ketchen, Eytcheson, Hutcheson, Etchison, Kitchen

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Where is the Ketcheson family from?

You can see how Ketcheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketcheson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ketcheson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 113 Ketcheson families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Ketcheson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ketcheson families in 1911.
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What did your Ketcheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ketcheson. 71% of Ketcheson men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Ketcheson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketcheson were Agent and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Agent
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • At Home
    16%
  • Student
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ketcheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketcheson 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Ketcheson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 859 military records available for the last name Ketcheson. For the veterans among your Ketcheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketcheson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ketcheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ketcheson in 1950 was 26, and 90 in 2004.

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