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Katerman Family History

Katerman 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: Waterman, Kamerman, Raterman, Karman, Alterman, Kitterman, Batterman

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Where is the Katerman family from?

You can see how Katerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katerman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Katerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Katerman family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katerman's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Katerman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katerman 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 Katerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katerman. 34% of Katerman men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

What Katerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Katerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katerman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Katerman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Katerman. For the veterans among your Katerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katerman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Katerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Katerman in 1965 was 86, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katerman 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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