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Katras Family History

Katras 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: Karas, Karras, Matras, Patras, Arras, Maras, Kairis, Kotas, Kardas

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Where is the Katras family from?

You can see how Katras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Katras families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Katras's in USA. California had the highest population of Katras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katras. 50% of Katras men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Katras women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Katras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katras 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Katras. 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 67 military records available for the last name Katras. For the veterans among your Katras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Katras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Katras in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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