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Catana Family History

Catana Surname Meaning

Romanian (Cătană Catană): occupational name from cătánă ‘soldier’ from Hungarian katona (see Katona).

Italian (Umbria): nickname for a huntsman from catana, a word that denoted a kind of hunting jacket with big pockets or a large bag used by huntsmen.

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


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Where is the Catana family from?

You can see how Catana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Catana families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Catana's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Catana families in 1911.
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What did your Catana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Canner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catana. 50% of Catana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Catana women worked as a Canner.

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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%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Canner
    100%

What Catana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Catana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catana 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Catana. 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 96 military records available for the last name Catana. For the veterans among your Catana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Catana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Catana in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catana 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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