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Caterina Family History

Caterina Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Caterina, a popular name in the medieval period which was borne by numerous early Christian saints.

See also Catherine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caterina family from?

You can see how Caterina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caterina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caterina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Caterina families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Caterina's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Caterina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caterina 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 Caterina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caterina. 25% of Caterina men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Caterina women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caterina were Rug Weaver and Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Shoe Maker
    13%
  • Rug Weaver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Caterina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Caterina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caterina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caterina. 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 306 military records available for the last name Caterina. For the veterans among your Caterina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caterina lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caterina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caterina in 1953 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caterina 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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