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Kettelkamp Family History

Kettelkamp 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: Eckelkamp, Westerkamp, Telkamp, Wetenkamp, Weitekamp, Trenkamp

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Where is the Kettelkamp family from?

You can see how Kettelkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettelkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kettelkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kettelkamp families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kettelkamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kettelkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Kettelkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kettelkamp. 50% of Kettelkamp men worked as a Minister.

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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

  • Minister
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Kettelkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Kettelkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettelkamp 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kettelkamp. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kettelkamp. For the veterans among your Kettelkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettelkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kettelkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kettelkamp in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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