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Kettler Family History

Kettler Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Kessler.

German: southern variant of Kettner.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from German Kette ‘chain’ + the agent suffix -ler.

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


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Where is the Kettler family from?

You can see how Kettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kettler families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kettler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kettler families in 1891.
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What did your Kettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kettler. 100% of Kettler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kettler. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kettler. For the veterans among your Kettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kettler in 1950 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kettler 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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