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Katen Family History

Katen Surname Meaning

North German: possibly a derivative of Kater 1 or a habitational name from any of several places called Kaden in Schleswig-Holstein.

Brandenburg, Rhineland-Palatinate or Kaaden in Bohemia.

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


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You can see how Katen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Katen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Katen families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Katen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Katen families in 1891.
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What did your Katen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Katen. 100% of Katen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Katen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katen 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Katen. 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 487 military records available for the last name Katen. For the veterans among your Katen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Katen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Katen in 1946 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katen 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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