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Ketjen Family History

Ketjen 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: Detjen, Oetjen, Ketter, Katzen, Keeven, Kitten, Kempen, Kessen

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Where is the Ketjen family from?

You can see how Ketjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketjen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ketjen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ketjen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ketjen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketjen 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 54 census records available for the last name Ketjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketjen 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ketjen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ketjen. For the veterans among your Ketjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketjen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Ketjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ketjen in 1965 was 82, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketjen 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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