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Katnich Family History

Katnich 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: Katich, Kalich, Katch, Kranich, Panich, Anich, Lanich, Matich

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Where is the Katnich family from?

You can see how Katnich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katnich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katnich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Katnich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Katnich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katnich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katnich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katnich. 100% of Katnich men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Katnich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Katnich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katnich 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Katnich. 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 26 military records available for the last name Katnich. For the veterans among your Katnich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katnich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Katnich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Katnich in 1964 was 67, and 75 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katnich 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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