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Ketz Name Meaning

modern reflex of the Old High German personal name Cazo, which derives from the unexplained root kad-. from Middle High German katze ‘cat’; probably short for a more usual derivative such as Ketzel, a nickname for a cat-lover or breeder, or for someone with feline qualities, or Kätzmayr (see Katzenmeyer). nickname from Middle High German ketzer ‘heretic’, ‘free-thinker’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kertz, Kotz, Metz, Keltz, Letz, Netz, Fetz, Kutz, Kitz, Katz

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Ketz Family Origin

Where is the Ketz family from?

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You can see how Ketz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketz families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ketz families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ketz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ketz families in 1911.
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Ketz Family Occupations

What did your Ketz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Ketz family was Dry Goods. The most common Ketz occupation in the USA was Laborer. 20% of Ketz's were Laborers. Laborer, Boarding Children and Commission Merchant were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ketz.

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  • Laborer

    20%

  • Boarding Children

    10%

  • Commission Merchant

    10%

  • Dry Goods

    10%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ketz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Ketz Historical Records

What Ketz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ketz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 703 immigration records available for the last name Ketz. 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 Card

There are 505 military records available for the last name Ketz. For the veterans among your Ketz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Ketz Life Expectancy

What is the average Ketz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ketz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ketz in 1954 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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