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Ketterson Family History

Ketterson 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: Petterson, Kesterson, Peterson, Patterson, Catterson, Ketterman

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Where is the Ketterson family from?

You can see how Ketterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketterson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Ketterson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketterson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ketterson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketterson 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 Ketterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketterson. 100% of Ketterson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ketterson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Ketterson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Ketterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketterson 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Ketterson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ketterson. For the veterans among your Ketterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketterson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Ketterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ketterson in 1970 was 82, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketterson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketterson 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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