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Catchin Family History

Catchin 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: Catching, Cutchin, Patchin, Machin, Catchings, Cauchon, Catlin

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Where is the Catchin family from?

You can see how Catchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catchin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Catchin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Catchin families living in Mississippi. This was about 64% of all the recorded Catchin's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Catchin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catchin 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 Catchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Catchin. 100% of Catchin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Catchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Catchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catchin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Catchin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Catchin. For the veterans among your Catchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catchin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Catchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Catchin in 1973 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catchin 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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