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Katahara Family History

Katahara 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: Kawahara, Kuwahara, Nakahara, Tahara, Katayama, Kalahar, Kurihara

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Where is the Katahara family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katahara 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 Katahara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katahara. 60% of Katahara men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Katahara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katahara 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Katahara. 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 14 military records available for the last name Katahara. For the veterans among your Katahara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katahara lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Katahara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Katahara in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katahara 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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