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Katzke Family History

Katzke 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: Natzke, Matzke, Patzke, Gatzke, Latzke, Kratzke, Kutzke, Kaake

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Where is the Katzke family from?

You can see how Katzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Katzke families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Katzke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Katzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katzke. 48% of Katzke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Katzke women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katzke were Shipping Clerk and Machine Operator. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Katzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzke 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Katzke. 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 159 military records available for the last name Katzke. For the veterans among your Katzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Katzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Katzke in 1951 was 45, and 88 in 2003.

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