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Katiff Family History

Katiff 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: Stiff, Aliff, Latif, Gatliff, Kanoff, Katich, Kiff, Califf, Caniff

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Where is the Katiff family from?

You can see how Katiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katiff family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Katiff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Katiff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Katiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katiff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Katiff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Katiff. For the veterans among your Katiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katiff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Katiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Katiff in 1969 was 85, and 91 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katiff 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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