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Katrein Family History

Katrein 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: Karlin, Katzen, Karren, Amrein, Krein, Karen, Katzin, Katen, Stein

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Where is the Katrein family from?

You can see how Katrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katrein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katrein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Katrein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Katrein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Katrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katrein 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 59 census records available for the last name Katrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katrein 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Katrein. 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 6 military records available for the last name Katrein. For the veterans among your Katrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katrein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Katrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Katrein in 1964 was 54, and 85 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katrein 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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