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Katlein Family History

Katlein 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: Karlin, Gatlin, Katzen, Klein, Matlin, Kalin, Kalen, Kallen, Kallin

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Where is the Katlein family from?

You can see how Katlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katlein family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Katlein's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Katlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Katlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katlein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Katlein. 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 25 military records available for the last name Katlein. For the veterans among your Katlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katlein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Katlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Katlein in 1984 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katlein 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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