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Catu Family History

Catu 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: Catt, Cato, Cantu, Cate, Hata, Chu, Abu, Cater, Cane, Cao

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Where is the Catu family from?

You can see how Catu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Catu family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Catu's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Catu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catu 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 78 census records available for the last name Catu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catu 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 Catu. 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 30 military records available for the last name Catu. For the veterans among your Catu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catu lifespan?

Average Catu life expectancy in 1962 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catu 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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