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Ketelson Family History

Ketelson 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: Ketelsen, Peterson, Kelson, Kittelson, Kettleson, Bertelson, Kenerson

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Where is the Ketelson family from?

You can see how Ketelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ketelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ketelson families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ketelson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ketelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ketelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ketelson. 100% of Ketelson 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 437 census records available for the last name Ketelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketelson 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Ketelson. 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 66 military records available for the last name Ketelson. For the veterans among your Ketelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketelson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Ketelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ketelson in 1960 was 64, and 76 in 1998.

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