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Cathan Family History

Cathan 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: Nathan, Kathan, Cahan, Athan, Lathan, Chauhan, Gahan, Mathai, Carman

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Where is the Cathan family from?

You can see how Cathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cathan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Cathan families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Cathan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cathan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathan 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 Cathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cathan. 100% of Cathan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Cathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathan 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Cathan. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cathan. For the veterans among your Cathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cathan in 1967 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cathan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cathan 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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