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Kattelman Family History

Kattelman 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: Kitterman, Batterman, Ketterman, Mittelman, Kappelman, Kasselman

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Where is the Kattelman family from?

You can see how Kattelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kattelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kattelman families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kattelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kattelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattelman 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 Kattelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kattelman. 25% of Kattelman men worked as an 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

  • Owner
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Bread Wrapper
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Kattelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Kattelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattelman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kattelman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kattelman. For the veterans among your Kattelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kattelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kattelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kattelman in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kattelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kattelman 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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