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Katel Family History

Katel 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: Kabel, Kamel, Patel, Kater, Kastel, Kagel, Kadel, Kates, Karel, Kapel

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Where is the Katel family from?

You can see how Katel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Katel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Katel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Katel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Katel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Katel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katel. 60% of Katel 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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Katel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katel 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Katel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Katel. For the veterans among your Katel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Katel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Katel in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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