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Catus Family History

Catus 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: Matus, Cates, Catts, Latus, Camus, Cater, Gates, Catt, Coates, Caruso

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Where is the Catus family from?

You can see how Catus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Catus families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Catus's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Catus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catus 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 Catus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catus. 50% of Catus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Catus women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catus were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Catus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Catus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Catus. 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 74 military records available for the last name Catus. For the veterans among your Catus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Catus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Catus in 1969 was 91, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catus 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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