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Kettl Family History

Kettl 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: Kett, Kettle, Kettel, Keitel, Keil, Ketter, Kertz, Klette, Kitt, Ketz

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Where is the Kettl family from?

You can see how Kettl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kettl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kettl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kettl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettl 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 Kettl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kettl. 100% of Kettl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kettl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Kettl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Kettl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettl 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kettl. 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 402 military records available for the last name Kettl. For the veterans among your Kettl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kettl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kettl in 1963 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kettl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettl 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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