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Catala Family History

Catala Name Meaning

Catalan (Català): ethnic name for a Catalan someone from Catalonia (Catalan Catalunya).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Catalan, Catalano, Casale, Natal, Rajala, Canela, Hatala, Casal

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Where is the Catala family from?

You can see how Catala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catala family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Catala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Catala families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Catala's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Catala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catala. 35% of Catala men worked as a Jornalero and 34% of Catala women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catala were Loader and Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    35%
  • Jornalero
    10%
  • Well Driller
    10%
  • Loader
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Servienta
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Catala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Catala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catala 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Catala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Catala. For the veterans among your Catala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catala lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Catala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Catala in 1951 was 39, and 62 in 2004.

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