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Cathlin Family History

Cathlin 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: Catlin, Carlin, Gatlin, Cantlin, Ahlin, Caplin, Matlin, Camplin

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Where is the Cathlin family from?

You can see how Cathlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathlin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cathlin families living in Louisiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cathlin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cathlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Cathlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathlin 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Cathlin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cathlin. For the veterans among your Cathlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathlin lifespan?

Average Cathlin life expectancy in 2000 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cathlin 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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