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Ketschek Family History

Ketschek 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: Kutscher, Ketcher, Kerscher, Kerschen, Ketchen, Ketchem, Letsche

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Where is the Ketschek family from?

You can see how Ketschek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketschek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ketschek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketschek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ketschek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketschek 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 Ketschek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ketschek. 100% of Ketschek men worked as a Caretaker.

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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

  • Caretaker
    100%

What Ketschek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ketschek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketschek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ketschek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ketschek. For the veterans among your Ketschek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketschek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ketschek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ketschek in 1963 was 72, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketschek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketschek 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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