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Katzing Family History

Katzing 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: Katzin, Katzen, Kanning, Keating, Watling, Kaeding, Gatling, Kastning

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Where is the Katzing family from?

You can see how Katzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Katzing families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Katzing's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Katzing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Katzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzing 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Katzing. 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 20 military records available for the last name Katzing. For the veterans among your Katzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Katzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Katzing in 1962 was 82, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzing 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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