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Catrel Family History

Catrel 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: Carrel, Carel, Cater, Carey, Camel, Capel, Carl, Cantrell, Patel

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Where is the Catrel family from?

You can see how Catrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catrel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Catrel families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Catrel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Catrel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Catrel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catrel 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 190 census records available for the last name Catrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catrel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Catrel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Catrel. For the veterans among your Catrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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