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Katenhus Family History

Katenhus 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: Ketelhut, Kates, Kamens, Hasenfus, Gatens, Mathus, Mateus, Papenfus

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Where is the Katenhus family from?

You can see how Katenhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katenhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Katenhus families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Katenhus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Katenhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katenhus 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 Katenhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katenhus. 100% of Katenhus 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
    100%

What Katenhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Katenhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katenhus 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 Katenhus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Katenhus. For the veterans among your Katenhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katenhus lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Katenhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Katenhus in 1982 was 80, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katenhus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katenhus 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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