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Catway Family History

Catway 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: Conway, Radway, Gadway, Galway, Ratay, Caraway, Cathey, Atwal, Salway

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Where is the Catway family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catway 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 Catway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Catway. 100% of Catway 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Catway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catway 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Catway. 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 33 military records available for the last name Catway. For the veterans among your Catway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catway lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Catway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Catway in 1977 was 58, and 99 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catway 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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