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Kathman Family History

Kathman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Kathmann: topographic name or status name for someone living in a small cottage.

It originates from Middle Low German kate kote ‘hut cottage’ + man ‘man’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kathman family from?

You can see how Kathman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kathman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kathman families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kathman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kathman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathman 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 Kathman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kathman. 27% of Kathman men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Kathman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kathman were Farming and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kathman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathman 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Kathman. 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 235 military records available for the last name Kathman. For the veterans among your Kathman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kathman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kathman in 1962 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathman 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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