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Kethan Family History

Kethan 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: Kathan, Keehan, Kelman, Hetman, Khan, Kochan, Nathan, Meehan, Keelan

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Where is the Kethan family from?

You can see how Kethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kethan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kethan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kethan family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kethan's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Kethan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kethan 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 Kethan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kethan. 100% of Kethan men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kethan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Kethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kethan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kethan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kethan. For the veterans among your Kethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kethan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Kethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kethan in 1976 was 53, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kethan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kethan 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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