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Katos Family History

Katos 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: Kakos, Kato, Matos, Kates, Kats, Latos, Katon, Kos, Gates, Karas

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Where is the Katos family from?

You can see how Katos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Katos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Katos families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katos's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Katos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katos 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 Katos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katos. 25% of Katos men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Chef
    25%

What Katos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Katos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katos 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Katos. 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 56 military records available for the last name Katos. For the veterans among your Katos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Katos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Katos in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katos 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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