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Catron Family History

Catron Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kettering. Compare Cattron.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Catron family from?

You can see how Catron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Catron families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Catron's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Catron families in 1891.
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What did your Catron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ironstone Miner Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Catron. 100% of Catron men worked as an Ironstone Miner Heavy Worker and 100% of Catron 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ironstone Miner Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Catron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Catron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catron 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Catron. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Catron. For the veterans among your Catron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catron lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Catron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Catron in 1941 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catron 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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