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Catzen Family History

Catzen 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: Katzen, Matzen, Cater, Carden, Carmen, Citizen, Caton, Cotten, Butzen

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Where is the Catzen family from?

You can see how Catzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Catzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Catzen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Catzen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catzen 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 73 census records available for the last name Catzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catzen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Catzen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Catzen. For the veterans among your Catzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catzen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Catzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Catzen in 1971 was 73, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catzen 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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