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Cathels Family History

Cathels 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: Cathers, Cathell, Athens, Cashel, Cates, Gathers, Cather, Mathews

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Where is the Cathels family from?

You can see how Cathels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cathels families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Cathels families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cathels's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cathels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathels 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 Cathels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cathels. 100% of Cathels 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%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Cathels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathels 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Cathels. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cathels. For the veterans among your Cathels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathels lifespan?

Average Cathels life expectancy in 1985 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cathels 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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