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Catis Family History

Catis 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: Matis, Cates, Caris, Catts, Oatis, Cater, Cai, Gates, Cain, Paris

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Where is the Catis family from?

You can see how Catis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Catis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Catis family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Catis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Catis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Catis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Catis. 50% of Catis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Catis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Catis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catis 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Catis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Catis. For the veterans among your Catis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Catis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Catis in 1965 was 40, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catis 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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