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Ketchem Family History

Ketchem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ketcham.

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


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Where is the Ketchem family from?

You can see how Ketchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketchem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ketchem families living in Derbyshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ketchem's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ketchem families in 1891.
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What did your Ketchem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketchem. 36% of Ketchem men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ketchem women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketchem were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Packer
    11%

What Ketchem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ketchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchem 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Ketchem. 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 758 military records available for the last name Ketchem. For the veterans among your Ketchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchem lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ketchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ketchem in 1957 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketchem 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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