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Kettenhoven Family History

Kettenhoven 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: Ketterhagen, Westhoven, Altenhofen, Bettenhausen, Westenhaver

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Where is the Kettenhoven family from?

You can see how Kettenhoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettenhoven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kettenhoven families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettenhoven's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kettenhoven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Kettenhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettenhoven 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kettenhoven. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kettenhoven. For the veterans among your Kettenhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettenhoven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Kettenhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kettenhoven in 1968 was 51, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettenhoven 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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