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Katzler Family History

Katzler 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: Katzer, Kanzler, Kutzler, Kapler, Katzen, Kamler, Kandler, Kappler

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Where is the Katzler family from?

You can see how Katzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Katzler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Katzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzler 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 184 census records available for the last name Katzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzler 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Katzler. 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 463 military records available for the last name Katzler. For the veterans among your Katzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Katzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Katzler in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzler 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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