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Catford Family History

Catford Surname Meaning

from East or West Catford (Somerset). This is the predominant source of the modern surname.

from Catford (Kent). Some or all of the post-medieval bearers may alternatively belong with (1) by migration

which might explain the variant spelling with -s-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Catford family from?

You can see how Catford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Catford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Catford families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Catford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catford families in 1891.
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What did your Catford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Beer Bottler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Catford. 100% of Catford men worked as a Beer Bottler and 86% of Catford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Beer Bottler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Sugar Confectionary
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Catford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catford 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Catford. 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 115 military records available for the last name Catford. For the veterans among your Catford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Catford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Catford in 1967 was 88, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catford 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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