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Cattapan Family History

Cattapan 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: Catapano, Catalan, Attaway, Callahan, Catalano, Captain, Castelan

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Where is the Cattapan family from?

You can see how Cattapan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cattapan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cattapan family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cattapan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cattapan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cattapan 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 234 census records available for the last name Cattapan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cattapan 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cattapan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cattapan. For the veterans among your Cattapan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cattapan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Cattapan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cattapan in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cattapan 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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