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Kataska Family History

Kataska Name 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: Kataoka, Kraska, Kaasa, Kaska, Matassa, Galaska, Matuska, Talaska

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Where is the Kataska family from?

You can see how Kataska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kataska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kataska families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kataska family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kataska's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Kataska families in 1920.
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What did your Kataska ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kataska ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kataska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kataska 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kataska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kataska. For the veterans among your Kataska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kataska lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Kataska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kataska in 1973 was 82, and 87 in 2001.

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