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Cattanea Family History

Cattanea 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: Cattaneo, Castaneda, Cattani, Catania, Castano, Catton, Catano

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Where is the Cattanea family from?

You can see how Cattanea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cattanea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cattanea family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cattanea's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cattanea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cattanea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cattanea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Cattanea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cattanea 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cattanea. 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 49 military records available for the last name Cattanea. For the veterans among your Cattanea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cattanea lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Cattanea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cattanea in 1975 was 81, and 80 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cattanea 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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