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Katry Family History

Katry 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: Watry, Patry, Kary, Kay, Karp, Khatri, Kaur, Karl, Barry, Kari

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Where is the Katry family from?

You can see how Katry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Katry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Katry families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katry's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Katry families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katry 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 88 census records available for the last name Katry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katry 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 Katry. 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 12 military records available for the last name Katry. For the veterans among your Katry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katry lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Katry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Katry in 1982 was 59, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katry 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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