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Katke Family History

Katke 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: Kaake, Kaske, Kamke, Katko, Kapke, Ratke, Hatke, Pate, Paske, Kage

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Where is the Katke family from?

You can see how Katke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Katke families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Katke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Katke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katke. 72% of Katke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Katke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katke 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Katke. 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 80 military records available for the last name Katke. For the veterans among your Katke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Katke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Katke in 1960 was 33, and 75 in 2003.

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