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Katter Family History

Katter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kater 2 in the sense ‘cottager’ and perhaps also of Kater

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Katter family from?

You can see how Katter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Katter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Katter families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Katter's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Katter families in 1891.
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What did your Katter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee Previously Textile Merch and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Katter. 100% of Katter men worked as a Refugee Previously Textile Merch and 100% of Katter 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

  • Refugee Previously Textile Merch
    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 Katter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katter 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Katter. 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 451 military records available for the last name Katter. For the veterans among your Katter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Katter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Katter in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katter 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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