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Ketela Family History

Ketela 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: Ketola, Keitel, Keel, Kivela, Kegel, Keelan, Kotila, Kestel, Kezele

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Where is the Ketela family from?

You can see how Ketela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ketela family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ketela's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ketela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketela 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 53 census records available for the last name Ketela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketela 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ketela. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ketela. For the veterans among your Ketela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketela lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Ketela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ketela in 1973 was 52, and 73 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketela 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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