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Ketchm Family History

Ketchm 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: Ketcham, Ketch, Ketchum, Ketchem, Kelch, Ketcher, Katch, Kehm, Kitch

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Where is the Ketchm family from?

You can see how Ketchm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ketchm families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ketchm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ketchm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketchm 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 14 census records available for the last name Ketchm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchm 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ketchm. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ketchm. For the veterans among your Ketchm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchm lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Ketchm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ketchm in 1995 was 12, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketchm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchm 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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