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Seekatz Family History

Seekatz Surname Meaning

German: of uncertain origin but understood as composed of German See ‘sea’ and Katze ‘cat’

and thus translated into English as Seacat.

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


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Where is the Seekatz family from?

You can see how Seekatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seekatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Seekatz families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Seekatz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Seekatz families in 1880.
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What did your Seekatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seekatz. 25% of Seekatz men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Seekatz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seekatz were Carpenter and Owner.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

What Seekatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Seekatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekatz 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Seekatz. 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 155 military records available for the last name Seekatz. For the veterans among your Seekatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seekatz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Seekatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seekatz in 1966 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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