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Katoh Family History

Katoh 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: Kato, Kath, Katch, Katon, Rath, Kano, Kakos, Bath, Bator, Mato

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Where is the Katoh family from?

You can see how Katoh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katoh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katoh families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Katoh family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Katoh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Katoh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katoh 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 43 census records available for the last name Katoh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katoh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Katoh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Katoh. For the veterans among your Katoh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katoh lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Katoh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Katoh in 1993 was 83, and 95 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katoh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katoh 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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