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Katzan Family History

Katzan 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: Kazan, Katzen, Kattan, Kathan, Katzman, Katzin, Kalman, Kaplan

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Where is the Katzan family from?

You can see how Katzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Katzan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Katzan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Katzan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katzan. 100% of Katzan men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Katzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzan 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Katzan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Katzan. For the veterans among your Katzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Katzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Katzan in 1974 was 63, and 60 in 2002.

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