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Catchings Family History

Catchings Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Catching. It is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Catchings family from?

You can see how Catchings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catchings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Catchings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Catchings families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Catchings's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Catchings families in 1891.
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What did your Catchings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catchings. 46% of Catchings men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Catchings women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catchings were Operator and 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 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Porter
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Catchings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catchings 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Catchings. 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 840 military records available for the last name Catchings. For the veterans among your Catchings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catchings lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Catchings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Catchings in 1945 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catchings 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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