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Kathan Family History

Kathan Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for the constable of a castle from Italian cattano ‘captain’.

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


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Where is the Kathan family from?

You can see how Kathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kathan families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kathan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kathan families in 1891.
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What did your Kathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chambermaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kathan. 50% of Kathan women worked as a Chambermaid.

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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

  • Chambermaid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathan 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Kathan. 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 783 military records available for the last name Kathan. For the veterans among your Kathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kathan in 1960 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathan 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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