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Katchner Family History

Katchner 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, Karchner, Kartchner, Taschner, Hatcher, Kirchner, Kacher

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Where is the Katchner family from?

You can see how Katchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katchner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Katchner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Katchner family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katchner's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Katchner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Katchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katchner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Katchner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Katchner. For the veterans among your Katchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katchner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katchner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katchner

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