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Catchapaw Family History

Catchapaw 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: Latchaw, Hathaway, Catchpole, Athanas, Catching, Catapano, Machala

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Where is the Catchapaw family from?

You can see how Catchapaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catchapaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Catchapaw families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Catchapaw's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Catchapaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catchapaw 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 Catchapaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Catchapaw. 100% of Catchapaw men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Catchapaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Catchapaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catchapaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Catchapaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Catchapaw. For the veterans among your Catchapaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catchapaw lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Catchapaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Catchapaw in 1973 was 69, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catchapaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catchapaw 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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