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Katske Family History

Katske 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: Kaske, Paske, Kaake, Kase, Kaste, Ganske, Laske, Natzke, Manske

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Where is the Katske family from?

You can see how Katske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Katske families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Katske's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Katske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Katske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Katske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katske 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Katske. 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 28 military records available for the last name Katske. For the veterans among your Katske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katske lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1994, in the United States, Katske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Katske in 1946 was 44, and 71 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katske 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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