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Katsky Family History

Katsky 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: Karsky, Barsky, Lansky, Kaske, Lasky, Pataky, Klosky, Damsky, Kaska

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Where is the Katsky family from?

You can see how Katsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Katsky families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Katsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Katsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katsky 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 Katsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katsky. 34% of Katsky men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Katsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Katsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katsky 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Katsky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Katsky. For the veterans among your Katsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Katsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Katsky in 1966 was 78, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katsky 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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