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Catters Family History

Catters 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: Matters, Watters, Cathers, Cater, Carter, Cotter, Salters, Latter

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Where is the Catters family from?

You can see how Catters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catters family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Catters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Catters families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Catters's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Catters families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catters 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 Catters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Catters. 100% of Catters men worked as a None.

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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

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Catters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catters 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Catters. 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 7 military records available for the last name Catters. For the veterans among your Catters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catters lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catters 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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