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Katula Family History

Katula 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: Matula, Kotula, Fatula, Kaul, Padula, Kantola, Pakula, Kula, Bakula

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Where is the Katula family from?

You can see how Katula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Katula families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Katula's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Katula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katula 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 Katula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katula. 31% of Katula men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Katula women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katula were Repairer and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Repairer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housework
    17%

What Katula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Katula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katula 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Katula. 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 148 military records available for the last name Katula. For the veterans among your Katula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katula lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Katula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Katula in 1963 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katula 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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