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Caterman Family History

Caterman 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: Waterman, Catherman, Raterman, Carman, Alterman, Batterman, Laderman

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Where is the Caterman family from?

You can see how Caterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caterman families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caterman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Caterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caterman 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 96 census records available for the last name Caterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caterman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Caterman. 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 Caterman. For the veterans among your Caterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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