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Katonka Family History

Katonka 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: Katona, Kataoka, Patoka, Kapolka, Katon, Kalina, Kanda, Kato, Caton

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Where is the Katonka family from?

You can see how Katonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katonka family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Katonka's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Katonka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katonka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katonka. 100% of Katonka women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Katonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Katonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katonka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Katonka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Katonka. For the veterans among your Katonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katonka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Katonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Katonka in 1965 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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