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Kat Family History

Kat 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: Kan, Kay, Kai, Kant, Kam, Kato, Kau, Kaut, Katt, Kast

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Where is the Kat family from?

You can see how Kat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kat families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Kat families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kat 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 Kat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kat. 80% of Kat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kat women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kat 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kat. 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 218 military records available for the last name Kat. For the veterans among your Kat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kat in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kat 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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