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Katchke Family History

Katchke 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: Katcher, Katch, Patschke, Maschke, Paschke, Ketchie, Haschke, Bathke

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Where is the Katchke family from?

You can see how Katchke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katchke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Katchke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Katchke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Katchke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katchke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Katchke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Katchke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katchke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Katchke. 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 29 military records available for the last name Katchke. For the veterans among your Katchke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katchke lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Katchke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Katchke in 1982 was 80, and 83 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katchke 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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