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Catravas Family History

Catravas 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: Barabas, Carras, Caras, Travis, Athanas, Carias, Trakas, Canavan

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Where is the Catravas family from?

You can see how Catravas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catravas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Catravas families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Catravas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Catravas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catravas 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 33 census records available for the last name Catravas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catravas 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Catravas. 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 Catravas. For the veterans among your Catravas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catravas lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Catravas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Catravas in 1991 was 44, and 55 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catravas 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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