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Katzmarek Family History

Katzmarek 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: Kaczmarek, Kanarek, Kasparek, Kaczmar, Komarek, Kaczmarski, Katzman

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Where is the Katzmarek family from?

You can see how Katzmarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzmarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Katzmarek families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Katzmarek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Katzmarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzmarek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katzmarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katzmarek. 67% of Katzmarek 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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Katzmarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzmarek 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Katzmarek. 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 127 military records available for the last name Katzmarek. For the veterans among your Katzmarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzmarek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Katzmarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Katzmarek in 1962 was 22, and 75 in 2004.

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