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Cataract Family History

Cataract 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: Catanach, Catalano, Camara, Catapano, Starace, Cantara, Cattanach

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Where is the Cataract family from?

You can see how Cataract families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cataract family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cataract families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cataract families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cataract's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cataract families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cataract 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 Cataract ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Cataract family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Cataract. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cataract 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cataract. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cataract. For the veterans among your Cataract ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cataract lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Cataract life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cataract in 1964 was 72, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cataract

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cataract 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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