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Kettett Family History

Kettett 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: Pettett, Ketter, Kennett, Kellett, Kettell, Kettel, Pettitt, Pettet

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Where is the Kettett family from?

You can see how Kettett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kettett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kettett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettett 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 18 census records available for the last name Kettett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettett 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 Kettett. 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 Kettett. For the veterans among your Kettett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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