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Kette Family History

Kette 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: Ketter, Klette, Jette, Mette, Kett, Kettle, Sette, Kettel, Vette

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Where is the Kette family from?

You can see how Kette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Kette family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kette's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Kette families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kette 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 Kette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kette. 22% of Kette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kette women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Kette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kette 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Kette. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kette. For the veterans among your Kette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kette in 1964 was 90, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kette 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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