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Keten Family History

Keten 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: Keen, Kesten, Teten, Katen, Kemen, Peter, Leven, Eden, Kern, Kasten

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Where is the Keten family from?

You can see how Keten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Keten families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keten families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keten 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 139 census records available for the last name Keten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keten 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Keten. 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 6 military records available for the last name Keten. For the veterans among your Keten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Keten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keten in 1977 was 64, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keten 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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