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Katzenmeier Family History

Katzenmeier 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: Katzenmeyer, Katzenberger, Gatzemeyer, Katzenstein, Ostermeier

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Where is the Katzenmeier family from?

You can see how Katzenmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzenmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzenmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Katzenmeier families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzenmeier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Katzenmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzenmeier 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 Katzenmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katzenmeier. 100% of Katzenmeier men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Katzenmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Katzenmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzenmeier 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Katzenmeier. 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 90 military records available for the last name Katzenmeier. For the veterans among your Katzenmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzenmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Katzenmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Katzenmeier in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katzenmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzenmeier 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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