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Kathcart Family History

Kathcart 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: Cathcart, Kithcart, Kiphart, Machart, Athearn, Kothari, Kachmar

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Where is the Kathcart family from?

You can see how Kathcart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathcart family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kathcart family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kathcart's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kathcart families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathcart 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 Kathcart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kathcart. 100% of Kathcart 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 Kathcart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Kathcart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathcart 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kathcart. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kathcart. For the veterans among your Kathcart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathcart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kathcart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kathcart in 1966 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathcart 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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