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Catter Family History

Catter 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: Cater, Carter, Cotter, Latter, Matter, Canter, Natter, Cutter, Cather

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Where is the Catter family from?

You can see how Catter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Catter families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Catter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Catter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catter 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 Catter 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 Catter. 100% of Catter men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Catter 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Confectionary Dealer
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Catter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Catter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catter 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Catter. 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 570 military records available for the last name Catter. For the veterans among your Catter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Catter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Catter in 1965 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catter 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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