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Katchem Family History

Katchem 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: Katcher, Ketchem, Kachel, Hatcher, Kacher, Kitchen, Ketcher, Kaucher

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Where is the Katchem family from?

You can see how Katchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katchem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Katchem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Katchem family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Katchem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Katchem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katchem 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 58 census records available for the last name Katchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katchem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Katchem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Katchem. For the veterans among your Katchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katchem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Katchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Katchem in 1965 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katchem 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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