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Kater Family History

Kater Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: nickname from Middle Dutch cater kater ‘tomcat’. North German: status name for a cottager from an agent derivative of Middle Low German kate ‘small house hut’ (with or without a small piece of land).

Compare Kather. Scottish (Dumbartonshire): variant of Cater.

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


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Where is the Kater family from?

You can see how Kater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kater families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Kater families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kater's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kater families in 1911.
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What did your Kater ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kater. 60% of Kater men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Hunter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kater 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kater. 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 852 military records available for the last name Kater. For the veterans among your Kater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kater lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kater in 1956 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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