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Cathell Name Meaning

English: shortened form of Catterall .

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


Similar surnames: Cattell, Carnell, Cantrell, Hatchell, Cashwell, Bothell, Capwell

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Where is the Cathell family from?

You can see how Cathell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cathell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Cathell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Cathell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cathell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cathell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cathell. 29% of Cathell men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Cathell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cathell were Salesman and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cathell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathell 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Cathell. 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 538 military records available for the last name Cathell. For the veterans among your Cathell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cathell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cathell in 1960 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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