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Catchell Family History

Catchell 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: Gatchell, Patchell, Satchell, Hatchell, Cathell, Mitchell, Kitchell

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Where is the Catchell family from?

You can see how Catchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catchell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Catchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Catchell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Catchell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Catchell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Catchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catchell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Catchell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Catchell. For the veterans among your Catchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catchell lifespan?

Average Catchell life expectancy in 1972 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catchell 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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