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Cathers Family History

Cathers Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Cather with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Cathers family from?

You can see how Cathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cathers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Cathers families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cathers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cathers families in 1891.
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What did your Cathers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cathers. 23% of Cathers men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cathers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cathers were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathers 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Cathers. 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 932 military records available for the last name Cathers. For the veterans among your Cathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathers lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cathers in 1942 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cathers 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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