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Katow Family History

Katow 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, Karow, Kadow, Satow, Katon, Kano, Kakos, Bator, Mato, Sato

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Where is the Katow family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Katow. 100% of Katow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Katow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Katow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katow 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Katow. 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 70 military records available for the last name Katow. For the veterans among your Katow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Katow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Katow in 1964 was 77, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katow 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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