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Katler Family History

Katler 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: Kapler, Kamler, Kaller, Kater, Katzer, Watler, Hatler, Kahler, Kotler

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Where is the Katler family from?

You can see how Katler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Katler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Katler families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Katler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Katler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katler 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 Katler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katler. 42% of Katler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Katler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katler were Presser and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Broker
    12%
  • Presser
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stitcher
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Katler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Katler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katler 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Katler. 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 54 military records available for the last name Katler. For the veterans among your Katler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Katler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Katler in 1968 was 80, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katler 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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