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Catalena Family History

Catalena Surname 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: Catalina, Catalano, Catena, Cartagena, Camarena, Catala, Cataline

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Where is the Catalena family from?

You can see how Catalena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Catalena families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Catalena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Catalena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catalena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Catalena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Catalena. 50% of Catalena men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Catalena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Catalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalena 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Catalena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Catalena. For the veterans among your Catalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalena lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Catalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Catalena in 1974 was 64, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catalena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catalena 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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