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Cathell Family History

Cathell Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Catterall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cathell family from?

You can see how Cathell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cathell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Cathell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cathell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cathell families in 1891.
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What did your Cathell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cathell. 100% of Cathell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cathell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cathell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathell 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Cathell. 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 538 military records available for the last name Cathell. For the veterans among your Cathell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cathell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cathell in 1960 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cathell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cathell 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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