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Catalin Family History

Catalin 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: Catalina, Catlin, Cataline, Catalino, Catalan, Carlin, Gatlin

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Where is the Catalin family from?

You can see how Catalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Catalin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Catalin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Catalin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Catalin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catalin 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 Catalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Catalin. 100% of Catalin men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

What Catalin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Catalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalin 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Catalin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Catalin. For the veterans among your Catalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Catalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Catalin in 1964 was 81, and 102 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catalin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catalin 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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