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Katzak Family History

Katzak 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: Kozak, Kazan, Kasza, Katzen, Katzer, Kattan, Patak, Kata, Katz, Matza

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Where is the Katzak family from?

You can see how Katzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katzak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Katzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stitcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katzak. 100% of Katzak women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Katzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzak 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Katzak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Katzak. For the veterans among your Katzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzak lifespan?

Average Katzak life expectancy in 1963 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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