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Kator Family History

Kator 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: Bator, Kato, Kantor, Kater, Kastor, Tator, Keator, Katon, Ator, Cator

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Where is the Kator family from?

You can see how Kator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kator family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kator families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kator's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kator families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kator 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 Kator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kator. 100% of Kator men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kator family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Kator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kator 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kator. 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 118 military records available for the last name Kator. For the veterans among your Kator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kator lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Kator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kator in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kator

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kator 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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