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Catlet Family History

Catlet 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: Catlett, Cater, Mallet, Caleb, Catt, Cable, Caley, Casler, Castle

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Where is the Catlet family from?

You can see how Catlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catlet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Catlet families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Catlet's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Catlet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catlet 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 Catlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catlet. 100% of Catlet men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Catlet women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Catlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Catlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catlet 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Catlet. 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 116 military records available for the last name Catlet. For the veterans among your Catlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catlet lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Catlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Catlet in 1975 was 72, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catlet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catlet 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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