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Katner Family History

Katner 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: Kastner, Kasner, Karner, Kanner, Kantner, Kater, Katzer, Ratner

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Where is the Katner family from?

You can see how Katner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Katner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Katner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Katner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Katner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katner 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 Katner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cocktail Bartender and Shorthand Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Katner. 100% of Katner men worked as a Cocktail Bartender and 100% of Katner women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cocktail Bartender
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shorthand Typist
    100%

What Katner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Katner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katner 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Katner. 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 121 military records available for the last name Katner. For the veterans among your Katner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Katner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Katner in 1963 was 50, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katner 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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