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Kettwig Family History

Kettwig 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: Rettig, Gettig, Fettig, Nentwig, Wettig, Hertwig, Ketter, Kettner

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Where is the Kettwig family from?

You can see how Kettwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kettwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kettwig families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kettwig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kettwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kettwig. 46% of Kettwig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kettwig women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kettwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Kettwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettwig 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kettwig. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kettwig. For the veterans among your Kettwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettwig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kettwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kettwig in 1965 was 37, and 36 in 2004.

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