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Katerle Family History

Katerle 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: Kater, Sterle, Laperle, Aberle, Karle, Haberle, Esterle, Bauerle

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Where is the Katerle family from?

You can see how Katerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katerle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katerle family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Katerle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Katerle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katerle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Katerle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Katerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katerle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Katerle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Katerle. For the veterans among your Katerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katerle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Katerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Katerle in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katerle 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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