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Ketler Family History

Ketler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kettler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ketler family from?

You can see how Ketler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ketler families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ketler's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ketler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketler 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 Ketler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketler. 15% of Ketler men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Ketler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketler were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Printer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Ketler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ketler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketler 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Ketler. 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 586 military records available for the last name Ketler. For the veterans among your Ketler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ketler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ketler in 1962 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketler 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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