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Ketron Family History

Ketron Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kettering.

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


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Where is the Ketron family from?

You can see how Ketron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ketron families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ketron's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ketron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ketron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketron. 34% of Ketron men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ketron women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketron were Labor and Farmer Helper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Farmer Helper
    10%

What Ketron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ketron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketron 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ketron. 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 643 military records available for the last name Ketron. For the veterans among your Ketron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketron lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ketron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ketron in 1942 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ketron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ketron 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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