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Kathrein Family History

Kathrein Surname Meaning

Austrian German: habitational name from any of the places called Sankt Kathrein ‘Saint Catherine’ (see Catherine).

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


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Where is the Kathrein family from?

You can see how Kathrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathrein family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kathrein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kathrein family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kathrein's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kathrein families in 1841.
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What did your Kathrein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kathrein. 34% of Kathrein men worked as a Helper and 60% of Kathrein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kathrein were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Helper
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Kathrein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Kathrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathrein 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Kathrein. 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 382 military records available for the last name Kathrein. For the veterans among your Kathrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathrein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kathrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kathrein in 1962 was 45, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathrein 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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