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Cathor Family History

Cathor 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: Cather, Cator, Cater, Thor, Bator, Caton, Mather, Cahow, Rather

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Where is the Cathor family from?

You can see how Cathor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cathor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cathor families living in West Virginia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cathor's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Cathor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathor 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 90 census records available for the last name Cathor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathor 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cathor. 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 48 military records available for the last name Cathor. For the veterans among your Cathor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Cathor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cathor in 1973 was 69, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cathor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cathor 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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