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Katsman Family History

Katsman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Katzman. Dutch (Zeeland): probably a variant of Van Kats (see Kats).

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


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Where is the Katsman family from?

You can see how Katsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Katsman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Katsman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Katsman families in 1880.
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What did your Katsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katsman. 100% of Katsman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Katsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Katsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katsman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Katsman. 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 Katsman. For the veterans among your Katsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katsman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Katsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Katsman in 1983 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katsman 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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