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Katis Family History

Katis 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: Matis, Kalis, Kanis, Kates, Kats, Karis, Oatis, Kadis, Gates, Kai

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Where is the Katis family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katis. 32% of Katis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Katis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katis were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Katis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katis 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Katis. 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 121 military records available for the last name Katis. For the veterans among your Katis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Katis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Katis in 1954 was 55, and 95 in 2004.

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