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Ketche Family History

Ketche 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: Ketcher, Ketch, Ketchie, Ketchen, Ketchem, Ketchel, Letcher, Keicher

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Where is the Ketche family from?

You can see how Ketche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketche family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ketche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Ketche family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketche's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Ketche families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ketche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketche 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ketche. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ketche. For the veterans among your Ketche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketche lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Ketche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ketche in 1989 was 26, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketche 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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