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Kettell Name Meaning

English (mainly Buckinghamshire): variant of Kettle . Altered form of German Kettel .

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


Similar surnames: Kittell, Kettel, Kessell, Castell, Wetzell, Kittel, Keitel, Kittle

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Where is the Kettell family from?

You can see how Kettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Kettell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kettell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kettell. 37% of Kettell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kettell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kettell were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettell 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Kettell. 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 516 military records available for the last name Kettell. For the veterans among your Kettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kettell in 1945 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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