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Kattell Family History

Kattell 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: Cattell, Kettell, Kittell, Hartell, Castell, Kardell, Wartell, Axtell

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Where is the Kattell family from?

You can see how Kattell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kattell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kattell family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kattell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kattell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattell 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 Kattell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor Sewing Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kattell. 100% of Kattell men worked as a Ladies Tailor Sewing Hand and 100% of Kattell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor Sewing Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kattell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Kattell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattell 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kattell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kattell. For the veterans among your Kattell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kattell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kattell in 1962 was 73, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kattell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattell 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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