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Kattenborn Family History

Kattenborn 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: Wittenborn, Wattenberg, Katzenberg, Hattendorf, Guttenberg

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Where is the Kattenborn family from?

You can see how Kattenborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattenborn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kattenborn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kattenborn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kattenborn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattenborn 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 74 census records available for the last name Kattenborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattenborn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kattenborn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kattenborn. For the veterans among your Kattenborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattenborn lifespan?

Average Kattenborn life expectancy in 2002 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattenborn 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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