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Kettendorf Family History

Kettendorf 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: Bettendorf, Hattendorf, Mittendorf, Westendorf, Heckendorf, Altendorf

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Where is the Kettendorf family from?

You can see how Kettendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kettendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kettendorf family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettendorf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kettendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettendorf 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 Kettendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kettendorf. 100% of Kettendorf men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kettendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kettendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettendorf 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kettendorf. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kettendorf. For the veterans among your Kettendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettendorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kettendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kettendorf in 1968 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettendorf 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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