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Catherman Family History

Catherman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kattermann: enlarged form of Katter.

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


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Where is the Catherman family from?

You can see how Catherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Catherman families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Catherman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Catherman families in 1891.
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What did your Catherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Catherman. 100% of Catherman 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Catherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catherman 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Catherman. 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 718 military records available for the last name Catherman. For the veterans among your Catherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catherman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Catherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Catherman in 1953 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catherman 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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