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Catfish Family History

Catfish 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: Hatzis, Parrish, Matis, Cornish, Petefish, Cassis, Fish, Cates

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Where is the Catfish family from?

You can see how Catfish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catfish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Catfish families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Catfish families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Catfish's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Catfish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catfish 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 Catfish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Catfish. 100% of Catfish men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Catfish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Catfish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catfish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Catfish. 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 12 military records available for the last name Catfish. For the veterans among your Catfish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catfish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Catfish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Catfish in 1967 was 73, and 49 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catfish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catfish 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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