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Ketzler Family History

Ketzler 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: Betzler, Metzler, Kettler, Kutzler, Etzler, Wetzler, Hetzler, Keszler

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Where is the Ketzler family from?

You can see how Ketzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketzler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ketzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ketzler family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketzler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ketzler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketzler 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 Ketzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketzler. 34% of Ketzler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ketzler women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ketzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Ketzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketzler 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Ketzler. 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 660 military records available for the last name Ketzler. For the veterans among your Ketzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketzler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ketzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ketzler in 1959 was 59, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketzler 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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