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Katching Family History

Katching 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: Catching, Kitching, Fasching, Catchings, Kitchin, Kitchings, Patchin

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Where is the Katching family from?

You can see how Katching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katching family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katching families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Katching families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Katching's in USA. California had the highest population of Katching families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katching 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 44 census records available for the last name Katching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katching 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Katching. 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 7 military records available for the last name Katching. For the veterans among your Katching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katching lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Katching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Katching in 1987 was 87, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katching 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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