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Kattenhorn Family History

Kattenhorn Surname Meaning

from a farm called Kattenhorn in Osterholz-Scharmbeck north of Bremen Germany.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kattenhorn family from?

You can see how Kattenhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattenhorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kattenhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Kattenhorn families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kattenhorn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kattenhorn families in 1891.
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What did your Kattenhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kattenhorn. 100% of Kattenhorn men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Kattenhorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kattenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattenhorn 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Kattenhorn. 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 228 military records available for the last name Kattenhorn. For the veterans among your Kattenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattenhorn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kattenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kattenhorn in 1951 was 41, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattenhorn 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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