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Katzbeck Family History

Katzbeck 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: Katzen, Kolbeck, Katzer, Harbeck, Witbeck, Ashbeck, Walbeck, Tobeck

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Where is the Katzbeck family from?

You can see how Katzbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Katzbeck families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Katzbeck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Katzbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzbeck 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 Katzbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katzbeck. 34% of Katzbeck men worked as a Baker and 100% of Katzbeck women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Contractor
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Katzbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Katzbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzbeck 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Katzbeck. 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 44 military records available for the last name Katzbeck. For the veterans among your Katzbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzbeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Katzbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Katzbeck in 1969 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katzbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzbeck 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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