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Catrell Family History

Catrell 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: Cantrell, Carrell, Gatrell, Cattell, Cutrell, Cotrell, Cathell

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Where is the Catrell family from?

You can see how Catrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Catrell families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Catrell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Catrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catrell 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 Catrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Catrell. 100% of Catrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Catrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Catrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catrell 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Catrell. 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 164 military records available for the last name Catrell. For the veterans among your Catrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catrell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Catrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Catrell in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catrell 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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