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Kathy Family History

Kathy 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: Athy, Kath, Mathy, Kay, Rath, Bath, Fath, Kato, Koth, Matey

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Where is the Kathy family from?

You can see how Kathy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kathy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Kathy families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kathy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kathy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathy 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 Kathy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kathy. 34% of Kathy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kathy women worked as a Labor.

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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
    34%
  • Plater
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Plumber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Kathy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Kathy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathy 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kathy. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kathy. For the veterans among your Kathy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Kathy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kathy in 1967 was 71, and 90 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kathy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathy 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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