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Kethill Family History

Kethill 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: Tuthill, Thill, Betsill, Kettell, Bethell, Rehill, Hill, Neill, Keil

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Where is the Kethill family from?

You can see how Kethill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kethill family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Kethill family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kethill's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kethill families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kethill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kethill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kethill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kethill. For the veterans among your Kethill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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