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Katterman Family History

Katterman 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, Ratterman, Waterman, Alterman

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Where is the Katterman family from?

You can see how Katterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Katterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Katterman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Katterman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Katterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katterman 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 Katterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katterman. 70% of Katterman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Katterman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Katterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Katterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katterman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Katterman. 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 122 military records available for the last name Katterman. For the veterans among your Katterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katterman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Katterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Katterman in 1965 was 45, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katterman 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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