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Kethledge Family History

Kethledge 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: Rutledge, Kittredge, Elledge, Catledge, Etheredge, Ethridge, Ratledge

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Where is the Kethledge family from?

You can see how Kethledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kethledge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kethledge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kethledge families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kethledge's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kethledge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kethledge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kethledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kethledge. 100% of Kethledge women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kethledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kethledge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kethledge. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kethledge. For the veterans among your Kethledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kethledge lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Kethledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kethledge in 1982 was 70, and 97 in 2003.

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