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Kettelle Family History

Kettelle 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: Kettell, Mettille, Kettle, Estelle, Kittell, Kettel, Keitel, Ketter

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Where is the Kettelle family from?

You can see how Kettelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kettelle family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kettelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettelle 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 Kettelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Logger and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kettelle. 25% of Kettelle men worked as a Logger and 50% of Kettelle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kettelle were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Logger
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kettelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Kettelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettelle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kettelle. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kettelle. For the veterans among your Kettelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kettelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kettelle in 1967 was 69, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettelle 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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