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Kettleband Family History

Kettleband Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Ketelbern (late Old English Cytelbearn), the name has origins tracing back to Old Scandinavian.

Ketelbern is formed from Ketilbiǫrn, which is a compound word.

The components of this name include ketill, meaning ‘cauldron’, and bjǫrn, meaning ‘bear’.

Thus, Ketelbern reflects a blend of both Norse linguistic influences and cultural symbolism.

This etymology highlights how personal names can encapsulate meaning derived from various linguistic traditions.

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


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You can see how Kettleband families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettleband family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kettleband families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Kettleband families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kettleband's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kettleband families in 1891.
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What did your Kettleband ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kettleband. 100% of Kettleband women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Kettleband. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettleband 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kettleband. 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 73 military records available for the last name Kettleband. For the veterans among your Kettleband ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettleband lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kettleband life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kettleband in 1967 was 60, and 88 in 2001.

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