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Catley Family History

Catley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Catley in Herefordshire and Lincolnshire or possibly from Catlees in Froyle (Hampshire).

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


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Where is the Catley family from?

You can see how Catley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Catley families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Catley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catley families in 1891.
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What did your Catley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Catley. 24% of Catley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Catley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catley were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Farmworker
    16%
  • Window Cleaner
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Catley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catley 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 Catley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Catley. For the veterans among your Catley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Catley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Catley in 1955 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catley 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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