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Kettain Family History

Kettain 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: Kattan, Certain, Bettin, Germain, Keeton, Kenton, Ketter, Kettner

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Where is the Kettain family from?

You can see how Kettain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettain family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kettain families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettain's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kettain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Kettain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kettain. 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 military records available for the last name Kettain. For the veterans among your Kettain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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