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Katlin Family History

Katlin 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: Karlin, Gatlin, Matlin, Kalin, Kallin, Kaelin, Catlin, Kaplin, Katzin

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Where is the Katlin family from?

You can see how Katlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Katlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Katlin families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Katlin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Katlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katlin 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 Katlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katlin. 25% of Katlin men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Operative
    17%
  • Printer
    17%

What Katlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Katlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katlin 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Katlin. 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 56 military records available for the last name Katlin. For the veterans among your Katlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Katlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Katlin in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katlin 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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