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Katara Family History

Katara 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: Kamara, Kotara, Tatar, Kadar, Kara, Kotar, Kagawa, Basara, Kawata

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Where is the Katara family from?

You can see how Katara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katara family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Katara's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Katara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katara 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 Katara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katara. 45% of Katara men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Confectioner
    23%

What Katara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Katara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katara 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Katara. 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 9 military records available for the last name Katara. For the veterans among your Katara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katara lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Katara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Katara in 1980 was 63, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katara 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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