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Catchpol Family History

Catchpol 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: Catchpole, Catching, Gatchell, Patchell, Cauchon, Satchell, Cutchall

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Where is the Catchpol family from?

You can see how Catchpol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catchpol family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Catchpol families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Catchpol families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Catchpol's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catchpol families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Catchpol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catchpol 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Catchpol. 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 2 military records available for the last name Catchpol. For the veterans among your Catchpol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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