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Catren Family History

Catren 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: Catron, Cater, Carey, Carden, Farren, Haren, Caron, Warren, Katzen

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Where is the Catren family from?

You can see how Catren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Catren families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Catren's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Catren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catren 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 Catren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Catren. 100% of Catren men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Catren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Catren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catren 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Catren. 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 38 military records available for the last name Catren. For the veterans among your Catren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Catren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Catren in 1962 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catren 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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