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Katzner Family History

Katzner 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, Kutzner, Matzner, Patzner, Kattner, Metzner, Kastner, Kettner

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Where is the Katzner family from?

You can see how Katzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Katzner families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Katzner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Katzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzner 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 Katzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Katzner. 100% of Katzner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Katzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzner 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Katzner. 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 188 military records available for the last name Katzner. For the veterans among your Katzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Katzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Katzner in 1968 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzner 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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