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Kattenburg Family History

Kattenburg 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: Wattenberg, Katzenberg, Altenburg, Wittenburg, Guttenberg, Kallenberg

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Where is the Kattenburg family from?

You can see how Kattenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kattenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kattenburg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kattenburg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kattenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattenburg 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 142 census records available for the last name Kattenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattenburg 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Kattenburg. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kattenburg. For the veterans among your Kattenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattenburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kattenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kattenburg in 1964 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattenburg 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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