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Katansky Family History

Katansky 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: Kaminsky, Kamensky, Kalinsky, Kaminski, Lansky, Kalinski, Tansey

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Where is the Katansky family from?

You can see how Katansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katansky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Katansky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Katansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katansky 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 55 census records available for the last name Katansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katansky 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Katansky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Katansky. For the veterans among your Katansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katansky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Katansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Katansky in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katansky 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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