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Ketterl Family History

Ketterl 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, Kettell, Kettel, Keitel, Setter, Kettner, Netter, Better

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Where is the Ketterl family from?

You can see how Ketterl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketterl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ketterl families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ketterl's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Ketterl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketterl 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 Ketterl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ketterl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Ketterl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketterl 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ketterl. 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 887 military records available for the last name Ketterl. For the veterans among your Ketterl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketterl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ketterl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ketterl in 1959 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketterl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketterl 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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