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Catliff Family History

Catliff 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: Gatliff, Califf, Ratliff, Aliff, Cliff, Ratcliff, Cardiff, Bailiff

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Where is the Catliff family from?

You can see how Catliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Catliff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Catliff families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Catliff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Catliff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catliff 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 Catliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Toy Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Catliff. 50% of Catliff men worked as a Toy Dealer and 100% of Catliff 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

  • Toy Dealer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Catliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Catliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catliff 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Catliff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Catliff. For the veterans among your Catliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catliff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Catliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Catliff in 1963 was 86, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catliff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catliff 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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