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Catona Family History

Catona 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: Caton, Catena, Carona, Katona, Catone, Caron, Corona, Capone, Calton

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Where is the Catona family from?

You can see how Catona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Catona family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Catona's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Catona families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catona 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 Catona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catona. 50% of Catona men worked as a Tailor and 60% of Catona women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catona were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Catona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Catona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catona 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Catona. 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 68 military records available for the last name Catona. For the veterans among your Catona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catona lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Catona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Catona in 1961 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catona 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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