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Kaatze Family History

Kaatze Surname 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: Kaatz, Kaake, Katzen, Kaste, Kratz, Raatz, Katzer, Kratzer, Faatz

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Where is the Kaatze family from?

You can see how Kaatze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaatze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaatze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kaatze families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kaatze's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaatze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaatze 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 Kaatze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Household were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaatze. 50% of Kaatze men worked as a Manager and 100% of Kaatze women worked as a Household.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Household
    100%

What Kaatze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Kaatze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaatze 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kaatze. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kaatze. For the veterans among your Kaatze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaatze lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kaatze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kaatze in 1966 was 67, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaatze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaatze 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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