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Catalina Family History

Catalina Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the Castilianized form of the female personal name Catarina (see Catherine). Altered form of Italian Catalino.

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


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Where is the Catalina family from?

You can see how Catalina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catalina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Catalina families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Catalina's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Catalina families in 1880.
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What did your Catalina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catalina. 48% of Catalina men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Catalina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catalina were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • Sales Lady
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Catalina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Catalina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalina 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Catalina. 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 274 military records available for the last name Catalina. For the veterans among your Catalina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Catalina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Catalina in 1964 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catalina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catalina 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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