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Kettrell Family History

Kettrell 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: Kettell, Kittrell, Bottrell, Luttrell, Cottrell, Kittell, Kettel

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Where is the Kettrell family from?

You can see how Kettrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettrell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kettrell family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kettrell's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kettrell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kettrell. 60% of Kettrell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kettrell women worked as a Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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What Kettrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Kettrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettrell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kettrell. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kettrell. For the veterans among your Kettrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettrell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Kettrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kettrell in 1965 was 63, and 80 in 2000.

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