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Catches Family History

Catches 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: Hatcher, Cates, Katcher, Cather, Mathes, Matthes, Batcher, Cathey

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Where is the Catches family from?

You can see how Catches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Catches family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Catches's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Catches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catches 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 423 census records available for the last name Catches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catches 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 Catches. 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 25 military records available for the last name Catches. For the veterans among your Catches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catches lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Catches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Catches in 1966 was 87, and 32 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catches 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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