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Ketchmark Family History

Ketchmark Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kretzschmar (see Kretschmer).

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


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Where is the Ketchmark family from?

You can see how Ketchmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchmark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ketchmark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ketchmark families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ketchmark's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Ketchmark families in 1911.
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What did your Ketchmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketchmark. 27% of Ketchmark men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ketchmark women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Ketchmark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Ketchmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchmark 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ketchmark. 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 153 military records available for the last name Ketchmark. For the veterans among your Ketchmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchmark lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ketchmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ketchmark in 1957 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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