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Kethley Family History

Kethley 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: Keithley, Keathley, Keighley, Kenley, Keeley, Tetley, Betley, Kettler

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Where is the Kethley family from?

You can see how Kethley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kethley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kethley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kethley families living in Essex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kethley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kethley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kethley 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 Kethley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kethley. 100% of Kethley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kethley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Kethley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kethley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kethley. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kethley. For the veterans among your Kethley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kethley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kethley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kethley in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kethley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kethley 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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