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Katkin Family History

Katkin 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: Atkin, Watkin, Katzin, Kotkin, Matkin, Karlin, Hankin, Haskin, Makin

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Where is the Katkin family from?

You can see how Katkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Katkin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Katkin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Katkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katkin 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 Katkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katkin. 100% of Katkin men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Katkin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Katkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Katkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katkin 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Katkin. 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 Katkin. For the veterans among your Katkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katkin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Katkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Katkin in 1954 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katkin 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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