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Kettleman Family History

Kettleman 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: Gentleman, Ketterman, Kettleson, Gittleman, Mittleman, Keleman

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Where is the Kettleman family from?

You can see how Kettleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kettleman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kettleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kettleman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kettleman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kettleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kettleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kettleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kettleman. 40% of Kettleman men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kettleman women worked as a 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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • General Labor
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kettleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kettleman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Kettleman. 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 106 military records available for the last name Kettleman. For the veterans among your Kettleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kettleman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kettleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kettleman in 1954 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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