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Ketchner Family History

Ketchner 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, Kelchner, Kerchner, Letcher, Kettner, Keicher, Kirchner

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Where is the Ketchner family from?

You can see how Ketchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ketchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ketchner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ketchner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ketchner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketchner 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 Ketchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketchner. 34% of Ketchner men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ketchner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketchner were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Ketchner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Ketchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchner 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ketchner. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ketchner. For the veterans among your Ketchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ketchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ketchner in 1967 was 83, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchner 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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