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Kathey Family History

Kathey 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: Athey, Mathey, Cathey, Katzen, Kachel, Athy, Mather, Rather, Matey

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Where is the Kathey family from?

You can see how Kathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kathey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kathey families living in Arkansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kathey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kathey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kathey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kathey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kathey. For the veterans among your Kathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Kathey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kathey in 1963 was 63, and 85 in 1997.

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