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Ketters Family History

Ketters 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, Fetters, Etters, Metters, Petters, Vetters, Setters, Betters

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Where is the Ketters family from?

You can see how Ketters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ketters families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Ketters family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketters's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Ketters families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketters 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 101 census records available for the last name Ketters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketters 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ketters. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ketters. For the veterans among your Ketters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketters lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ketters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ketters in 1967 was 65, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketters 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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