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Kateb Family History

Kateb 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: Kater, Kates, Katen, Cater, Gates, Kader, Caleb, Pate, Kage, Kasten

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Where is the Kateb family from?

You can see how Kateb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kateb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kateb families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kateb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kateb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kateb 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 70 census records available for the last name Kateb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kateb 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kateb. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kateb. For the veterans among your Kateb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kateb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kateb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kateb in 1966 was 61, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kateb 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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