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Katora Family History

Katora 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: Katona, Arora, Bator, Kato, Kamara, Kotara, Kara, Kantor, Kantola

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Where is the Katora family from?

You can see how Katora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katora family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Katora's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Katora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katora 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 56 census records available for the last name Katora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katora 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Katora. 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 Katora. For the veterans among your Katora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katora lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Katora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Katora in 1976 was 52, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katora 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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