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Cateley Family History

Cateley 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: Gateley, Caley, Akeley, Carley, Gately, Carnley, Hatley, Matley

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Where is the Cateley family from?

You can see how Cateley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cateley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cateley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cateley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cateley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cateley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Cateley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cateley 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Cateley. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cateley. For the veterans among your Cateley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cateley lifespan?

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