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Ketteler Family History

Ketteler Surname 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: Ketterer, Kettler, Ketter, Kettner, Wetterer, Keeler, Kottler

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Where is the Ketteler family from?

You can see how Ketteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketteler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ketteler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Ketteler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketteler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ketteler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketteler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ketteler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ketteler. 100% of Ketteler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ketteler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Ketteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketteler 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Ketteler. 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 326 military records available for the last name Ketteler. For the veterans among your Ketteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketteler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Ketteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ketteler in 1952 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketteler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketteler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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