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Kettens Family History

Kettens 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: Ketter, Kitten, Etten, Betten, Kesten, Fetters, Etters, Metters

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Where is the Kettens family from?

You can see how Kettens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kettens families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Kettens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kettens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Kettens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kettens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kettens. For the veterans among your Kettens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettens lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettens 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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