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Kating Family History

Kating 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: Keating, Kading, Kasting, Kang, King, Kalina, Satin, Kring, Harting

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Where is the Kating family from?

You can see how Kating families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kating family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kating families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Kating families living in Cheshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kating's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kating families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kating surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kating ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kating. 100% of Kating men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kating. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kating 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Kating. 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 Kating. For the veterans among your Kating ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kating lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kating life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kating in 1971 was 68, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kating

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kating 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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