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Katterjohn Family History

Katterjohn 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: Patterson, Catterson, Catterton, Watterson, Batterton, Batterson

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Where is the Katterjohn family from?

You can see how Katterjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katterjohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Katterjohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Katterjohn family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Katterjohn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Katterjohn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katterjohn 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 Katterjohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katterjohn. 38% of Katterjohn 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
    38%
  • Electrician
    38%
  • Minister
    25%

What Katterjohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Katterjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katterjohn 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Katterjohn. 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 99 military records available for the last name Katterjohn. For the veterans among your Katterjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katterjohn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Katterjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Katterjohn in 1964 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katterjohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katterjohn 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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