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Catteau Family History

Catteau 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: Croteau, Chateau, Cattell, Barteau, Campeau, Facteau, Crotteau

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Where is the Catteau family from?

You can see how Catteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catteau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Catteau family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Catteau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Catteau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catteau 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 Catteau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Catteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Catteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catteau 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Catteau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Catteau. For the veterans among your Catteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catteau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Catteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Catteau in 1965 was 52, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catteau 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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