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Katman Family History

Katman 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: Kalman, Karman, Oatman, Kattan, Kathman, Tatman, Kamman, Patman

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Where is the Katman family from?

You can see how Katman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Katman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Katman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Katman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Katman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katman 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 Katman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katman. 38% of Katman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Painter
    25%

What Katman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Katman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katman 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Katman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Katman. For the veterans among your Katman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Katman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Katman in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katman 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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