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Cathro Name Meaning

apparently from lands so called in Angus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Cater, Carro, Calero, Castro, Catano, Caro, Cato, Mathre, Catto

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Where is the Cathro family from?

You can see how Cathro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cathro families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Cathro families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cathro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cathro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cathro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cathro. 67% of Cathro men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cathro women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cathro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cathro. 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 536 military records available for the last name Cathro. For the veterans among your Cathro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cathro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cathro in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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