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Katona Family History

Katona Name Meaning

Hungarian: occupational name from katona ‘soldier’ (from Byzantine Greek katouna ‘tent camp’ from Italian cantone). This surname is also found in Romania Slovakia Czechia Serbia Croatia and Slovenia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kata, Sagona, Patoka, Kato, Celona, Kong, Paton, Ketola, Korona

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Where is the Katona family from?

You can see how Katona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Katona families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Katona's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Katona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katona. 34% of Katona men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Katona women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Katona were Janitor and Dressmaker. .

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Katona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katona 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Katona. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Katona. For the veterans among your Katona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katona lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Katona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Katona in 1951 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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