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Kathary Family History

Kathary 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: Kothari, Kathan, Zachary, Kaspar, Tatar, Bachar, Kadar, Kallay

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Where is the Kathary family from?

You can see how Kathary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kathary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kathary families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kathary's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kathary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathary 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 Kathary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kathary. 100% of Kathary men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kathary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Kathary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathary 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kathary. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kathary. For the veterans among your Kathary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathary lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kathary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kathary in 1961 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kathary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathary 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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