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Kettenberg Family History

Kettenberg 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: Guttenberg, Wattenberg, Katzenberg, Zetterberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Kettenberg family from?

You can see how Kettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kettenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kettenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kettenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kettenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettenberg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kettenberg. 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 military records available for the last name Kettenberg. For the veterans among your Kettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Kettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kettenberg in 1970 was 83, and 71 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettenberg 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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