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Catharin Family History

Catharin 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: Catherine, Mathurin, Tarin, Mathai, Nathan, Captain, Chapin, Callari

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Where is the Catharin family from?

You can see how Catharin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catharin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catharin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Catharin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Catharin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Catharin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catharin 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 Catharin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catharin. 100% of Catharin men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Catharin women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Catharin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Catharin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catharin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Catharin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Catharin. For the veterans among your Catharin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catharin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Catharin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Catharin in 1973 was 82, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catharin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catharin 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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