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Keitter Family History

Keitter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ketter, Reitter, Knitter, Keister, Keiter, Seitter, Keitel, Setter

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Where is the Keitter family from?

You can see how Keitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keitter family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Keitter family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Keitter's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Keitter families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Keitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keitter 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Keitter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Keitter. For the veterans among your Keitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keitter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keitter 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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