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Kather Family History

Kather Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Kater.

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


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Where is the Kather family from?

You can see how Kather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kather family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kather families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Kather families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kather's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kather families in 1891.
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What did your Kather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kather. 28% of Kather men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Kather women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kather were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kather 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Kather. 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 262 military records available for the last name Kather. For the veterans among your Kather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kather lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kather in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kather 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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