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Ketsler Family History

Ketsler 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: Kensler, Kessler, Kettler, Keisler, Kesler, Keesler, Keasler, Ketler

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Where is the Ketsler family from?

You can see how Ketsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketsler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ketsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ketsler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketsler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ketsler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketsler 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 44 census records available for the last name Ketsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketsler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ketsler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ketsler. For the veterans among your Ketsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketsler lifespan?

Average Ketsler life expectancy in 1994 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketsler 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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