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Cathcard Family History

Cathcard 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: Cathcart, Chard, Attard, Gothard, Callard, Athearn, Canard, Cather

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Where is the Cathcard family from?

You can see how Cathcard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathcard family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Cathcard families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cathcard family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cathcard's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cathcard families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathcard 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 90 census records available for the last name Cathcard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathcard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cathcard. 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 Cathcard. For the veterans among your Cathcard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathcard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Cathcard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cathcard in 1975 was 22, and 65 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cathcard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cathcard 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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