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Ketscher Family History

Ketscher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Ketsche in Lower Saxony.Occupational name from ketscher ‘porter carrier’.Compare Ketcher.

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


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Where is the Ketscher family from?

You can see how Ketscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ketscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ketscher families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ketscher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ketscher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Ketscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketscher 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ketscher. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ketscher. For the veterans among your Ketscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ketscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ketscher in 1964 was 80, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketscher 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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