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Kettels Family History

Kettels 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: Kettell, Kettel, Keitel, Ketter, Zettel, Kittel, Kestel, Hettel

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Where is the Kettels family from?

You can see how Kettels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kettels families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 2 Kettels families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kettels's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kettels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kettels. 100% of Kettels men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Kettels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettels 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kettels. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kettels. For the veterans among your Kettels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettels lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kettels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kettels in 1966 was 85, and 85 in 1998.

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