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Katamura Family History

Katamura 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: Kawamura, Kitamura, Tamura, Yamamura, Nakamura, Altamura, Kamara

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Where is the Katamura family from?

You can see how Katamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katamura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katamura families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Katamura family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Katamura's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Katamura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katamura 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 27 census records available for the last name Katamura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katamura 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Katamura. 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 2 military records available for the last name Katamura. For the veterans among your Katamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katamura lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Katamura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Katamura in 1977 was 79, and 48 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katamura 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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