Katt Family History

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Katt Name Meaning

from a Germanic personal name, Katt, of obscure origin. from Middle Low German katte ‘cat’, Middle Dutch catte, hence a nickname conferred with reference to some attribute of the animal, such as independence or light-footedness.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Catt, Kitt, Batt, Hatt, Kath, Klatt, Gatt, Latt, Kats, Kant

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Katt Family Origin

Where is the Katt family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Katt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Katt families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Katt family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Katt's in the USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Katt families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Katt Family Occupations

    What did your Katt ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Grocer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Katt. The most common Katt occupation in the USA was Farmer. 20% of Katt's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Katt family was Bartender.

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    • Farmer

      20%

    • Laborer

      15%

    • Grocer

      10%

    • Bartender

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Katt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Katt Historical Records

    What Katt family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Katt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Katt. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Katt. For the veterans among your Katt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Katt Life Expectancy

    What is the average Katt lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Katt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Katt in 1951 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katt

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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