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Katenkamp Family History

Katenkamp 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: Hasenkamp, Wetenkamp, Trenkamp, Langenkamp, Oldenkamp, Steinkamp

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Where is the Katenkamp family from?

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

What did your Katenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Katenkamp. 100% of Katenkamp men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Katenkamp women worked as a Sales Girl. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Katenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katenkamp 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Katenkamp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Katenkamp. For the veterans among your Katenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katenkamp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Katenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Katenkamp in 1954 was 27, and 66 in 2001.

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