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Katay Family History

Katay 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: Kata, Ratay, Kitay, Hata, Kaba, Kay, Karas, Kazan, Tatar, Kadar

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Where is the Katay family from?

You can see how Katay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katay family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Katay's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Katay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Katay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katay 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Katay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Katay. For the veterans among your Katay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Katay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Katay in 1965 was 89, and 72 in 1977.

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