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Katts Family History

Katts 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: Katt, Kates, Catts, Kitts, Kats, Watts, Oatts, Gatts, Matts, Ratts

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Where is the Katts family from?

You can see how Katts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Katts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Katts families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Katts's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Katts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katts 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 Katts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katts. 63% of Katts men worked as a Miner and 50% of Katts women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katts were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Miner
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Katts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Katts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katts 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Katts. 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 53 military records available for the last name Katts. For the veterans among your Katts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katts lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Katts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Katts in 1985 was 85, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katts 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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