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Kaetner Family History

Kaetner 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: Kastner, Kantner, Ketner, Kattner, Kaestner, Ketter, Kettner, Kenner

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Where is the Kaetner family from?

You can see how Kaetner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaetner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaetner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kaetner family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaetner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kaetner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaetner 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 56 census records available for the last name Kaetner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaetner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kaetner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kaetner. For the veterans among your Kaetner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaetner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Kaetner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kaetner in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaetner 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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