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Ketchman Family History

Ketchman 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: Kretchman, Reichman, Kathman, Teachman, Ketcham, Kochman, Rethman

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Where is the Ketchman family from?

You can see how Ketchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ketchman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ketchman families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ketchman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ketchman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ketchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ketchman. 50% of Ketchman men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

What Ketchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Ketchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ketchman. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ketchman. For the veterans among your Ketchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ketchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ketchman in 1964 was 89, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchman 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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