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Kethe Family History

Kethe 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: Methe, Kuethe, Kothe, Kehr, Ketter, Seth, Klette, Ketz, Koth, Keane

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Where is the Kethe family from?

You can see how Kethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kethe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kethe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kethe families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kethe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kethe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kethe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kethe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kethe. 100% of Kethe 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 148 census records available for the last name Kethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kethe 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kethe. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kethe. For the veterans among your Kethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kethe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kethe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kethe in 1970 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

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