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Katchu Family History

Katchu 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: Katch, Hatch, Patch, Kachur, Karch, Latch, Katcher, Kath, Kasch

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Where is the Katchu family from?

You can see how Katchu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katchu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Katchu family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Katchu's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Katchu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katchu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Katchu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katchu 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 immigration records available for the last name Katchu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Katchu. For the veterans among your Katchu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katchu lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Katchu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Katchu in 1979 was 57, and 51 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katchu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katchu 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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