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Katowitz Family History

Katowitz 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: Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Kantrowitz, Kowitz, Janowitz, Kotowicz, Kottwitz

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Where is the Katowitz family from?

You can see how Katowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Katowitz families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Katowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Katowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Katowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Huckster and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katowitz. 34% of Katowitz men worked as a Huckster and 67% of Katowitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katowitz were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Huckster
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Katowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katowitz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Katowitz. 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 92 military records available for the last name Katowitz. For the veterans among your Katowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Katowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Katowitz in 1964 was 76, and 1 in 2004.

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