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Katleman Family History

Katleman 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: Kalman, Alleman, Kallman, Kathman, Kaseman, Harleman, Kaltman, Aleman

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Where is the Katleman family from?

You can see how Katleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katleman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Katleman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Katleman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Katleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katleman. 43% of Katleman men worked as a Manager and 100% of Katleman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Katleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Katleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katleman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Katleman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Katleman. For the veterans among your Katleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katleman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Katleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Katleman in 1968 was 73, and 97 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katleman 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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