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Ketty Family History

Ketty 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: Setty, Kett, Petty, Getty, Kelty, Betty, Fetty, Detty, Metty, Shetty

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Where is the Ketty family from?

You can see how Ketty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ketty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ketty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ketty families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ketty's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ketty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ketty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ketty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ketty. 30% of Ketty men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Ketty women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ketty were Helper and Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ketty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ketty 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Ketty. 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 125 military records available for the last name Ketty. For the veterans among your Ketty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ketty lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Ketty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ketty in 1981 was 75, and 63 in 2002.

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