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Katus Family History

Katus 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: Matus, Kaus, Kates, Kats, Latus, Gates, Karas, Kakos, Kaur, Kaul

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Where is the Katus family from?

You can see how Katus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Katus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Katus families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Katus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Katus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katus. 31% of Katus men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Katus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katus 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Katus. 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 100 military records available for the last name Katus. For the veterans among your Katus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Katus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Katus in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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