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Ketchell Family History

Ketchell Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Sussex): variant of Kitchell.

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


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Where is the Ketchell family from?

You can see how Ketchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Ketchell families living in Surrey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ketchell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Ketchell families in 1891.
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What did your Ketchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ketchell. 50% of Ketchell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Ketchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketchell were Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Worker
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Ketchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ketchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchell 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Ketchell. 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 355 military records available for the last name Ketchell. For the veterans among your Ketchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ketchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ketchell in 1959 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchell 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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