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Kattel Family History

Kattel 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: Kastel, Kittel, Katter, Kettel, Kasten, Martel, Keitel, Kabel, Kappel

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Where is the Kattel family from?

You can see how Kattel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kattel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kattel families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kattel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kattel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kattel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Kattel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kattel. 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 Kattel. For the veterans among your Kattel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Kattel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kattel in 1966 was 81, and 76 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattel 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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