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Catlip Family History

Catlip 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: Cutlip, Catlin, Carlin, Gatlin, Cantlin, Caplin, Matlin, Cali, Calix

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Where is the Catlip family from?

You can see how Catlip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catlip family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Catlip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Catlip family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Catlip's in USA. New York had the highest population of Catlip families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catlip 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 82 census records available for the last name Catlip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catlip 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Catlip. 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 35 military records available for the last name Catlip. For the veterans among your Catlip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catlip lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Catlip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Catlip in 1987 was 91, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catlip 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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