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Catcott Family History

Catcott 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: Calcote, Walcott, Talcott, Alcott, Matott, Catlett, Catrett, Calcutt

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Where is the Catcott family from?

You can see how Catcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catcott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Catcott families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Catcott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Catcott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catcott 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 Catcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catcott. 100% of Catcott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Catcott women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Catcott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Catcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catcott 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Catcott. 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 93 military records available for the last name Catcott. For the veterans among your Catcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catcott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Catcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Catcott in 1963 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catcott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catcott 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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