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Ketish Family History

Ketish 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: Klish, Krish, Klemish, Keith, Kadish, Ketch, Redish, Kulish, Kalish

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Where is the Ketish family from?

You can see how Ketish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ketish family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ketish's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ketish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Ketish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ketish. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ketish. For the veterans among your Ketish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketish lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Ketish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ketish in 1987 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketish 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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