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Kathe Family History

Kathe 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: Bathe, Kath, Rathe, Sathe, Mathe, Nathe, Lathe, Kothe, Rath, Pate

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Where is the Kathe family from?

You can see how Kathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kathe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kathe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kathe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kathe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathe 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 Kathe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kathe. 40% of Kathe men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Kathe women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kathe were Stock Farmer and Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stock Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Kathe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathe 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Kathe. 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 232 military records available for the last name Kathe. For the veterans among your Kathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kathe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kathe in 1964 was 77, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kathe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathe 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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