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Ketro Family History

Ketro 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: Petro, Detro, Keto, Metro, Vetro, Tetro, Ketron, Kern, Mitro, Mero

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Where is the Ketro family from?

You can see how Ketro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Ketro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Ketro families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Ketro's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Ketro families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketro 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 95 census records available for the last name Ketro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketro 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ketro. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ketro. For the veterans among your Ketro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketro lifespan?

Average Ketro life expectancy in 2003 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketro 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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