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Ketsdever Family History

Ketsdever 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: Ketterer, Keever, Ketter, Klever, Kettner, Kefauver, Wetterer, Keeven

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Where is the Ketsdever family from?

You can see how Ketsdever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketsdever family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ketsdever family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ketsdever's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ketsdever families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketsdever 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 Ketsdever ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Ketsdever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketsdever 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ketsdever. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ketsdever. For the veterans among your Ketsdever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketsdever lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Ketsdever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ketsdever in 1974 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketsdever 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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