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Kethel 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.

Where is the Kethel family from?

You can see how Kethel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kethel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kethel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Kethel families living in Perthshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kethel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kethel families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kethel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kethel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 479 census records available for the last name Kethel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kethel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Kethel. 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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Military Records

There are 56 military records available for the last name Kethel. For the veterans among your Kethel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kethel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Kethel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kethel in 1976 was 99, and 78 in 2000.

Kethel Surname Meaning

Where is the Kethel family from?

What Kethel family records will you find?

What is the average Kethel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Kethel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kethel in 1976 was 99, and 78 in 2000.

720	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
56	Military Records
85	Immigration Records
479	Census and Voter Lists
567	Member Trees

720	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
56	Military Records
85	Immigration Records
479	Census and Voter Lists
567	Member Trees

Kethel Family History