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Ketteridge Family History

Ketteridge Surname Meaning

Probably an Anglo-Scandinavian hybrid personal name Cytelrīc a compound of Old Scandinavian Ketill (see Kettle) and the common Old English second element -rīc ‘ruler’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ketteridge family from?

You can see how Ketteridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketteridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketteridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Ketteridge families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ketteridge's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ketteridge families in 1891.
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What did your Ketteridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ketteridge. 59% of Ketteridge men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Ketteridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketteridge were Foreman Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    59%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    18%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Foreman Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ketteridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketteridge 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Ketteridge. 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 229 military records available for the last name Ketteridge. For the veterans among your Ketteridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketteridge lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Ketteridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ketteridge in 1978 was 82, and 87 in 1982.

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