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Catalano Family History

Catalano Surname Meaning

Italian: ethnic and habitational name for someone from Catalonia. The name is widespread in Italy especially southern Italy a reflection of the migration of Catalonians to Italy in the 11th and 13th centuries.

During these periods, many Catalonians moved to Italy, contributing to the presence of this name in the region.

The migration was driven by strong commercial and social ties that existed between the Catalan-Aragonese realm and the Mediterranean coast of Italy.

This connection helped facilitate cultural and economic exchanges, influencing both regions.

Today, the legacy of this name continues to be evident in southern Italy, showcasing historical links with Catalonia.

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


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Where is the Catalano family from?

You can see how Catalano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catalano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Catalano families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Catalano's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Catalano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catalano 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 Catalano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catalano. 24% of Catalano men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Catalano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catalano were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Barber
    5%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%

What Catalano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Catalano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalano 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Catalano. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Catalano. For the veterans among your Catalano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalano lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Catalano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Catalano in 1943 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catalano 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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