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Katka Family History

Katka 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: Kafka, Kalka, Kata, Latka, Kaska, Katko, Hata, Kaba, Laska, Kaake

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Where is the Katka family from?

You can see how Katka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Katka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Katka families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katka's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Katka families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katka 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 Katka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katka. 39% of Katka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Building Contractor
    10%

What Katka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Katka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katka 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Katka. 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 46 military records available for the last name Katka. For the veterans among your Katka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Katka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Katka in 1962 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katka 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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