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Ketele Family History

Ketele 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: Kezele, Kettle, Keele, Kemble, Keitel, Keel, Kegel, Keeler, Keeley

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Where is the Ketele family from?

You can see how Ketele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketele family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Ketele families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketele's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ketele families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketele 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 40 census records available for the last name Ketele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketele 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ketele. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ketele. For the veterans among your Ketele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketele lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Ketele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ketele in 1967 was 88, and 86 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketele 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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