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Ketzell Family History

Ketzell 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: Wetzell, Kettell, Hetzel, Netzel, Ezell, Kernell, Metzel, Kezele

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Where is the Ketzell family from?

You can see how Ketzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketzell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ketzell families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ketzell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ketzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketzell 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 94 census records available for the last name Ketzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketzell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ketzell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ketzell. For the veterans among your Ketzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketzell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Ketzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ketzell in 1978 was 67, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketzell 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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