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Kettelwell Family History

Kettelwell 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: Kettlewell, Kettell, Elwell, Stillwell, Ketterer, Kettler, Wettengel

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Where is the Kettelwell family from?

You can see how Kettelwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettelwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettelwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Kettelwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kettelwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kettelwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Kettelwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettelwell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kettelwell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kettelwell. For the veterans among your Kettelwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettelwell lifespan?

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