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Catow Family History

Catow 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, Cahow, Cato, Catlow, Carow, Satow, Catoe, Cator, Cater, Cao

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Where is the Catow family from?

You can see how Catow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Catow family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Catow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Catow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catow 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 45 census records available for the last name Catow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Catow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Catow. For the veterans among your Catow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catow lifespan?

Average Catow life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catow 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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