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Catherwood Family History

Catherwood Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Calderwood.

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


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Where is the Catherwood family from?

You can see how Catherwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catherwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catherwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Catherwood families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Catherwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catherwood families in 1891.
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What did your Catherwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Catherwood. 100% of Catherwood men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and 91% of Catherwood 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Nurse Gen Hospital
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Catherwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catherwood 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Catherwood. 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 721 military records available for the last name Catherwood. For the veterans among your Catherwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catherwood lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Catherwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Catherwood in 1949 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catherwood 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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