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Kettinger Name Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from a place formerly named Kettingen now Ihringen (Kaiserstuhl). derivative of Middle High German kote ‘cottage’ hence a topographic name or an occupational name for a day laborer.

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


Similar surnames: Pettinger, Ettinger, Bettinger, Gettinger, Hettinger, Dettinger

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Where is the Kettinger family from?

You can see how Kettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kettinger families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettinger's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kettinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kettinger. 24% of Kettinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kettinger women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettinger 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kettinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 234 military records available for the last name Kettinger. For the veterans among your Kettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettinger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kettinger in 1945 was 29, and 49 in 2004.

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