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Ketchin Family History

Ketchin Name Meaning

see Kitchen .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ketchie, Kitchin, Ketchen, Kitchen, Ketcher, Ketcham, Ketch, Gethin

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Where is the Ketchin family from?

You can see how Ketchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ketchin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ketchin families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ketchin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ketchin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ketchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketchin. 34% of Ketchin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ketchin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketchin were Proprietor and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ketchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketchin 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Ketchin. 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 101 military records available for the last name Ketchin. For the veterans among your Ketchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketchin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ketchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ketchin in 1956 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

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