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Kaetzel Family History

Kaetzel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): diminutive of Katz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaetzel family from?

You can see how Kaetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaetzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaetzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Kaetzel families living in Maryland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kaetzel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kaetzel families in 1880.
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What did your Kaetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaetzel. 37% of Kaetzel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kaetzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaetzel were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Flower Cutters
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Kaetzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaetzel 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Kaetzel. 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 268 military records available for the last name Kaetzel. For the veterans among your Kaetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaetzel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kaetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kaetzel in 1959 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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