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Catcliffe Family History

Catcliffe 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: Ratcliffe, Ratcliff, Sutcliffe, Ratliffe, Radcliffe, Antcliff

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Where is the Catcliffe family from?

You can see how Catcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catcliffe family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Catcliffe family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Catcliffe's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Catcliffe families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catcliffe 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 Catcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Catcliffe. 100% of Catcliffe 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%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Catcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catcliffe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Catcliffe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Catcliffe. For the veterans among your Catcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catcliffe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catcliffe 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catcliffe

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