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Katten Family History

Katten 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: Kasten, Katzen, Kitten, Kattan, Patten, Hatten, Karten, Katter, Katen

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Where is the Katten family from?

You can see how Katten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Katten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Katten families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Katten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Katten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katten 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 Katten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katten. 43% of Katten men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Katten women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Katten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Katten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katten 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Katten. 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 107 military records available for the last name Katten. For the veterans among your Katten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Katten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Katten in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katten 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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