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Ketnor Family History

Ketnor 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: Ketner, Ketter, Kettner, Kenner, Kerner, Kelner, Kemner, Vernor, Keto

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Where is the Ketnor family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ketnor. 100% of Ketnor 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 Ketnor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Ketnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketnor 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ketnor. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ketnor. For the veterans among your Ketnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketnor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ketnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ketnor in 1972 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketnor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketnor 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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