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Ketring Family History

Ketring Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kettering.

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


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Where is the Ketring family from?

You can see how Ketring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketring family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ketring families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ketring's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ketring families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketring 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 Ketring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketring. 37% of Ketring men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ketring women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketring were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Ketring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ketring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketring 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ketring. 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 338 military records available for the last name Ketring. For the veterans among your Ketring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketring lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ketring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ketring in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketring 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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