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Kettelman Family History

Kettelman Name 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: Ketterman, Kesselman, Kitterman, Letterman, Mittelman, Gittelman

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Where is the Kettelman family from?

You can see how Kettelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kettelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kettelman families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kettelman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kettelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kettelman. 100% of Kettelman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Kettelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettelman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kettelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Kettelman. For the veterans among your Kettelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Kettelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kettelman in 1966 was 77, and 90 in 1990.

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