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Kattler Family History

Kattler 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: Kottler, Kittler, Kettler, Kuttler, Sattler, Kastler, Katter, Kattner

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Where is the Kattler family from?

You can see how Kattler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kattler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 7 Kattler families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kattler's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kattler families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kattler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kattler. 29% of Kattler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kattler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kattler were Cashier and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Cashier
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Kattler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Kattler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattler 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Kattler. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kattler. For the veterans among your Kattler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kattler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kattler in 1967 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kattler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattler 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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