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Kattelson Family History

Kattelson 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: Kittelson, Patterson, Catterson, Matteson, Watterson, Katsnelson

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Where is the Kattelson family from?

You can see how Kattelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kattelson families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Kattelson family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kattelson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kattelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattelson 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 29 census records available for the last name Kattelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattelson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kattelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kattelson. For the veterans among your Kattelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattelson lifespan?

Average Kattelson life expectancy in 1964 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattelson 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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