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Katzenback Family History

Katzenback 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: Katzenberg, Kallenbach, Kaltenbach, Katzen, Steinback, Achenbach

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Where is the Katzenback family from?

You can see how Katzenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Katzenback families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzenback's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Katzenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzenback 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 111 census records available for the last name Katzenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzenback 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Katzenback. 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 27 military records available for the last name Katzenback. For the veterans among your Katzenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzenback lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Katzenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Katzenback in 1967 was 29, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzenback 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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