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Kettern Family History

Kettern 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: Ketter, Setter, Kettner, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter, Kettering

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Where is the Kettern family from?

You can see how Kettern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Kettern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kettern family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettern's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kettern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettern 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 86 census records available for the last name Kettern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettern 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kettern. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kettern. For the veterans among your Kettern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettern lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Kettern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kettern in 1984 was 83, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettern 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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