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Kethcum Family History

Kethcum 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: Ketchum, Thum, Ketcham, Kehm, Ketch, Mecum, Bothum, Lethco, Stocum

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Kethcum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kethcum 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 Kethcum. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Kethcum. For the veterans among your Kethcum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kethcum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Kethcum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kethcum in 1974 was 60, and 73 in 1994.

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