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Kattenbach Family History

Kattenbach 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: Kaltenbach, Kallenbach, Lautenbach, Kurtenbach, Altenbach, Hettenbach

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Where is the Kattenbach family from?

You can see how Kattenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kattenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kattenbach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kattenbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kattenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Kattenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bench Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kattenbach. 31% of Kattenbach men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Kattenbach women worked as a Bench Work.

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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

  • Machinist
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Kattenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Kattenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattenbach 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kattenbach. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kattenbach. For the veterans among your Kattenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattenbach lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Kattenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kattenbach in 1970 was 56, and 75 in 1990.

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