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Katzen Family History

Katzen Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kotzen. shortened form of Katzenellenbogen a habitational name from Katzenelnbogen in Hesse-Nassau.

The placename is probably derived from a Celtic tribal name Chattimelibochi but was altered by folk etymology as if it meant ‘cat's elbow’.

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


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Where is the Katzen family from?

You can see how Katzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Katzen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Katzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzen 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 Katzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katzen. 29% of Katzen men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Katzen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katzen were Clerk and Sales 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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Sales Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Katzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Katzen. 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 374 military records available for the last name Katzen. For the veterans among your Katzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Katzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Katzen in 1948 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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