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Clifford Kettler

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Personal Details

Given Name
Clifford
Surname
Kettler

The Name Clifford

Origin
Old English
Meaning
A ford by a cliff or a settlement by a steep riverbank.
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The Kettler Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
Derived from German 'Kessel' (kettle/cauldron), referring to a maker or seller of kettles or metalware.
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