This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Catae family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Catae Family History

Catae 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: Cate, Catoe, Hata, Chae, Cater, Cane, Carne, Cave, Pate, Cade

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Catae family from?

You can see how Catae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catae family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Catae families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Catae family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Catae's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Catae families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catae. 60% of Catae men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Catae women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catae were Truck Driver and Housewife.

View Census Data for Catae | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Catae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Catae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catae census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Catae

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Catae. 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.

View all Catae immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Catae. For the veterans among your Catae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Catae military records

You've only scratched the surface of Catae family history

Discover More

What is the average Catae lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catae 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Catae family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial