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Ketchmore Family History

Ketchmore 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: Ketchmark, Wetmore, Kennemore, Ketcher, Ketchie, Detamore, Kretchmar

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Where is the Ketchmore family from?

You can see how Ketchmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchmore family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ketchmore families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ketchmore's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ketchmore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketchmore 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 38 census records available for the last name Ketchmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchmore 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 Ketchmore. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ketchmore. For the veterans among your Ketchmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchmore lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Ketchmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ketchmore in 1975 was 53, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchmore 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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