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Ketker Family History

Ketker 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: Kerker, Ketter, Kelker, Betker, Ketner, Ketler, Peter, Keller, Setter

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Where is the Ketker family from?

You can see how Ketker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ketker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ketker families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ketker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ketker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketker 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 71 census records available for the last name Ketker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketker 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ketker. 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 Ketker. For the veterans among your Ketker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketker lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Ketker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ketker in 1990 was 49, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketker 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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