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Ketha Family History

Ketha 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: Kehr, Seth, Ketz, Koth, Kehl, Cetta, Kita, Seta, Kempa, Beth

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Where is the Ketha family from?

You can see how Ketha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ketha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Ketha families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketha's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ketha families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Ketha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketha 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ketha. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ketha. For the veterans among your Ketha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Ketha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ketha in 1966 was 74, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketha 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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