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Catz Family History

Catz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Katz. Americanized form of German Katz.

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


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Where is the Catz family from?

You can see how Catz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Catz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Catz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Catz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Catz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catz. 22% of Catz men worked as a Manager and 100% of Catz women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Ranch Helper
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Catz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Catz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catz 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Catz. 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 102 military records available for the last name Catz. For the veterans among your Catz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Catz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Catz in 1952 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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