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Kattan Family History

Kattan Name Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic and Israeli): nickname from Hebrew katan ‘small’. As an Israeli name in some cases at least it represents a translation of Ashkenazic Klein . Arabic (mainly the Levant and Egypt) and Jewish (from Muslim countries in the Middle East and North Africa): occupational name from qaṭṭān ‘cotton merchant’ from quṭn ‘cotton’. Bearers of the Arabic surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Kalman, Katon, Kasten, Cattani, Rattan, Karan, Kastan, Nathan, Kathan

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You can see how Kattan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kattan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kattan families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kattan's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Kattan families in 1891.

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There are 112 military records available for the last name Kattan. For the veterans among your Kattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kattan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kattan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Kattan. For the veterans among your Kattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kattan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kattan in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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