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Kettell Family History

Kettell Surname Meaning

English (mainly Buckinghamshire): variant of Kettle. Altered form of German Kettel.

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


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Where is the Kettell family from?

You can see how Kettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Kettell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kettell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kettell families in 1891.
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What did your Kettell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kettell. 34% of Kettell men worked as a Railway Clerk and 88% of Kettell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kettell were Licensed Victualler and House Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Licensed Victualler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • House Wife
    4%

What Kettell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettell 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Kettell. 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 516 military records available for the last name Kettell. For the veterans among your Kettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kettell in 1945 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettell 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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