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Katechis Family History

Katechis 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: Katcher, Katch, Kates, Mathis, Kawecki, Kotecki, Katich, Matecki

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Where is the Katechis family from?

You can see how Katechis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katechis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Katechis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katechis family living in Hawaii. This was about 20% of all the recorded Katechis's in USA. Hawaii and 4 other states had the highest population of Katechis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Katechis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katechis 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Katechis. 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 23 military records available for the last name Katechis. For the veterans among your Katechis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katechis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Katechis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Katechis in 1955 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katechis 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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