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Ketchion Family History

Ketchion 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: Ketchie, Kitchin, Ketchen, Etchison, Melchior, Kitchen, Atchison

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Where is the Ketchion family from?

You can see how Ketchion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ketchion families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Ketchion families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketchion's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Ketchion families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketchion 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 195 census records available for the last name Ketchion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchion 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ketchion. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ketchion. For the veterans among your Ketchion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchion lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Ketchion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ketchion in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchion 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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