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Catten Family History

Catten Surname Meaning

see Catton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Catten family from?

You can see how Catten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Catten families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Catten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catten families in 1891.
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What did your Catten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Catten. 50% of Catten men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Catten 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Catten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catten 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Catten. 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 264 military records available for the last name Catten. For the veterans among your Catten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Catten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Catten in 1959 was 64, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catten 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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