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Ketchy Family History

Ketchy 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: Ketch, Kelch, Beachy, Ketcher, Katch, Ketcham, Kitch, Keech, Ketchie

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Where is the Ketchy family from?

You can see how Ketchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ketchy families living in North Carolina. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ketchy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ketchy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketchy 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 101 census records available for the last name Ketchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchy 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 Ketchy. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ketchy. For the veterans among your Ketchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Ketchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ketchy in 1979 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketchy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchy 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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