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Katt Family History

Katt Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from an ancient Germanic personal name Katt of obscure origin.

From Middle Low German katte ‘cat’ and Middle Dutch catte, hence a nickname conferred with reference to some attribute of the animal.

Such attributes may include independence or light-footedness.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Katt family from?

You can see how Katt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Katt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Katt families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Katt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Katt families in 1891.
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What did your Katt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Katt. 100% of Katt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Katt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Katt. For the veterans among your Katt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Katt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Katt in 1951 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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