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Katzenstein Family History

Katzenstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial elaboration of Katz 1 from German Katze ‘cat’ + Stein ‘stone’ (compare 2 below). German: habitational name from any of several places called Katzenstein in Lower Saxony Bavaria and Württemberg.

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


Similar surnames: Falkenstein, Hammerstein, Schoenstein, Adelstein, Hartenstein

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Where is the Katzenstein family from?

You can see how Katzenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Katzenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Katzenstein families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzenstein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Katzenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Katzenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katzenstein. 28% of Katzenstein men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Katzenstein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katzenstein were Butcher and Secretary. .

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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
    28%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Katzenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzenstein 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Katzenstein. 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 859 military records available for the last name Katzenstein. For the veterans among your Katzenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzenstein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Katzenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Katzenstein in 1958 was 62, and 99 in 2004.

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