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Kettig Family History

Kettig 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: Rettig, Gettig, Fettig, Wettig, Ketter, Keating, Sittig, Fertig

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Where is the Kettig family from?

You can see how Kettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kettig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kettig families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kettig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kettig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettig 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 245 census records available for the last name Kettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettig 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kettig. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kettig. For the veterans among your Kettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kettig in 1968 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettig 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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