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Cateron Family History

Cateron 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: Cameron, Catron, Cater, Caron, Calderon, Calero, Citron, Caton

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Where is the Cateron family from?

You can see how Cateron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cateron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cateron families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Cateron families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cateron's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cateron families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Cateron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cateron 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 Cateron. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cateron. For the veterans among your Cateron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cateron lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Cateron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cateron in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cateron 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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