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Katterbach Family History

Katterbach 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, Lauterbach, Auerbach, Kallenbach, Averbach, Lautenbach

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Where is the Katterbach family from?

You can see how Katterbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katterbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katterbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Katterbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Katterbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Katterbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Katterbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katterbach 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Katterbach. 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 35 military records available for the last name Katterbach. For the veterans among your Katterbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katterbach lifespan?

Average Katterbach life expectancy in 1966 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katterbach 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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