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Katra Family History

Katra 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: Kara, Kata, Kalra, Batra, Hata, Kaba, Karp, Bara, Taira, Karas

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Where is the Katra family from?

You can see how Katra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Katra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Katra families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Katra's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Katra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katra 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 Katra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katra. 82% of Katra men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Crane Operator
    19%

What Katra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Katra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katra 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Katra. 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 153 military records available for the last name Katra. For the veterans among your Katra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Katra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Katra in 1961 was 45, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katra 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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