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Katzin Family History

Katzin Surname Meaning

Jewish: nickname from Hebrew katsin ‘rich man’.

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


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Where is the Katzin family from?

You can see how Katzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Katzin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Katzin family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Katzin families in 1911.
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What did your Katzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katzin. 24% of Katzin men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Katzin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katzin were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Engineer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Katzin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Katzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzin 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 Katzin. 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 170 military records available for the last name Katzin. For the veterans among your Katzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Katzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Katzin in 1963 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzin 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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