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Catlyn Family History

Catlyn 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: Catlin, Carlin, Gatlin, Cantlin, Callan, Caton, Catton, Caplin

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Where is the Catlyn family from?

You can see how Catlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catlyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Catlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Catlyn families living in Norfolk. This was about 65% of all the recorded Catlyn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Catlyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catlyn 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 Catlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Catlyn. 100% of Catlyn 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 Catlyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Catlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catlyn 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 Catlyn. 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 202 military records available for the last name Catlyn. For the veterans among your Catlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catlyn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Catlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Catlyn in 1970 was 52, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catlyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catlyn 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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