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Kettlewell Family History

Kettlewell Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): habitational name from Kettlewell in Yorkshire. The placename derives from Old English cetel ‘kettle cooking-vessel; deep valley hollow’ + wella ‘well spring stream’ with change of initial Ch- to K- due to Scandinavian influence.

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


Similar surnames: Popplewell, Elwell, Kerswell, Helliwell, Stillwell, Ledwell, Trowell

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Where is the Kettlewell family from?

You can see how Kettlewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettlewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettlewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 592 Kettlewell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kettlewell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kettlewell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettlewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettlewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kettlewell. 18% of Kettlewell men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Kettlewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kettlewell were Horseman On Farm and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Dyers Labourer
    7%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Kettlewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettlewell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kettlewell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kettlewell. For the veterans among your Kettlewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettlewell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kettlewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kettlewell in 1954 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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