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Ketschke Family History

Ketschke 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: Perschke, Reschke, Kruschke, Peschke, Geschke, Mitschke, Jeschke

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Where is the Ketschke family from?

You can see how Ketschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ketschke family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ketschke's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ketschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketschke 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 70 census records available for the last name Ketschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketschke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ketschke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ketschke. For the veterans among your Ketschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketschke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ketschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ketschke in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketschke 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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