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Katenhead Family History

Katenhead 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: Cadenhead, Weatherhead, Whitehead, Bankhead, Redhead, Lawhead

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Where is the Katenhead family from?

You can see how Katenhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katenhead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Katenhead families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Katenhead's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Katenhead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katenhead 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 38 census records available for the last name Katenhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katenhead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Katenhead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Katenhead. For the veterans among your Katenhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katenhead lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1994, in the United States, Katenhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Katenhead in 1958 was 56, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katenhead 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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