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Ketteman Family History

Ketteman 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: Ketterman, Kitterman, Letterman, Gettman, Otteman, Kottman, Witteman

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Where is the Ketteman family from?

You can see how Ketteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketteman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ketteman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Ketteman families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Ketteman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ketteman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketteman 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 Ketteman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ketteman. 100% of Ketteman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ketteman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ketteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketteman 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ketteman. 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 101 military records available for the last name Ketteman. For the veterans among your Ketteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketteman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ketteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ketteman in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketteman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketteman 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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