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Catterfeld Family History

Catterfeld 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: Satterfield, Butterfield, Winterfeld, Battenfield, Catterall

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Where is the Catterfeld family from?

You can see how Catterfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catterfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Catterfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Catterfeld families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Catterfeld's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Catterfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Catterfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catterfeld 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Catterfeld. 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 36 military records available for the last name Catterfeld. For the veterans among your Catterfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catterfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Catterfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Catterfeld in 1966 was 76, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catterfeld 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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