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Cattau Family History

Cattau 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: Cotta, Catt, Datta, Cetta, Littau, Catton, Kattan, Catto, Sattar

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Where is the Cattau family from?

You can see how Cattau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cattau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cattau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cattau families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cattau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cattau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cattau 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 395 census records available for the last name Cattau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cattau 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Cattau. 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 56 military records available for the last name Cattau. For the veterans among your Cattau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cattau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cattau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cattau in 1965 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cattau 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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