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Katzenberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name from minor places so called in Hesse and Saxony. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Katzenberg, with the suffix -er making the name look as if it were habitational.

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


Similar surnames: Katzenberg, Kaffenberger, Rothenberger, Greenberger, Kallenberg

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Katzenberger Family Origin

Where is the Katzenberger family from?

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

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    Katzenberger Family Occupations

    What did your Katzenberger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Katzenberger family was Shoe Maker. The most common Katzenberger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 19% of Katzenberger's were Farmers. Farmer, Barber and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Katzenberger.

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    • Farmer

      19%

    • Barber

      8%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Shoe Maker

      8%

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

    Katzenberger Historical Records

    What Katzenberger family records will you find?

    Census Record

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

    Search 1940's US census records for Katzenberger

    Passenger List

    There are 788 immigration records available for the last name Katzenberger. 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 Katzenberger. For the veterans among your Katzenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Katzenberger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Katzenberger lifespan?

    Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Katzenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Katzenberger in 1961 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Katzenberger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katzenberger 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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