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Katchman Family History

Katchman 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: Kathman, Lachman, Kachmar, Gathman, Bauchman, Kochman, Marchman

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Where is the Katchman family from?

You can see how Katchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katchman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Katchman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Katchman family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Katchman's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Katchman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katchman 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 Katchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katchman. 34% of Katchman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Katchman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katchman were Tailor and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Katchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Katchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katchman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Katchman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Katchman. For the veterans among your Katchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katchman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Katchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Katchman in 1961 was 44, and 46 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katchman 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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