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Katrin Family History

Katrin 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: Katzin, Karlin, Marin, Khatri, Gatlin, Satin, Kairis, Katzen, Tarin

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Where is the Katrin family from?

You can see how Katrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katrin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Katrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Katrin family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katrin's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Katrin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katrin 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 227 census records available for the last name Katrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katrin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Katrin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Katrin. For the veterans among your Katrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katrin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Katrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Katrin in 1969 was 55, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katrin 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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