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Katla Family History

Katla 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: Kala, Kata, Patla, Kapla, Kalla, Hata, Kaba, Sala, Kaplan, Falla

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Where is the Katla family from?

You can see how Katla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katla family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Katla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Katla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katla 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 34 census records available for the last name Katla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katla 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Katla. 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 29 military records available for the last name Katla. For the veterans among your Katla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katla lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Katla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Katla in 1986 was 62, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katla 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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