Catalano Family History

Catalano Surname Meaning

Italian: ethnic and habitational name for someone from Catalonia. The name is widespread in Italy especially southern Italy a reflection of the migration of Catalonians to Italy in the 11th and 13th centuries.

During these periods, many Catalonians moved to Italy, contributing to the presence of this name in the region.

The migration was driven by strong commercial and social ties that existed between the Catalan-Aragonese realm and the Mediterranean coast of Italy.

This connection helped facilitate cultural and economic exchanges, influencing both regions.

Today, the legacy of this name continues to be evident in southern Italy, showcasing historical links with Catalonia.

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

Similar surnames: Catalan, Catapano, Vatalaro, Catalino, Catala, Cantalupo, Ortolano, Capuano, Castano, Cartolano

40K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5K	Military Records
10K	Immigration Records
16K	Census and Voter Lists
18K	Member Trees

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Where is the Catalano family from?

You can see how Catalano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catalano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Catalano families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Catalano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Catalano families in 1911.

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

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Catalano.

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Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Labourer

60%

Clerk

40%

What Catalano family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 16K census records available for the last name Catalano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10K immigration records available for the last name Catalano. 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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Military Records

There are 5K military records available for the last name Catalano. For the veterans among your Catalano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalano lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Catalano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Catalano in 1943 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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Catalano Surname Meaning

During these periods, many Catalonians moved to Italy, contributing to the presence of this name in the region.

The migration was driven by strong commercial and social ties that existed between the Catalan-Aragonese realm and the Mediterranean coast of Italy.

This connection helped facilitate cultural and economic exchanges, influencing both regions.

Today, the legacy of this name continues to be evident in southern Italy, showcasing historical links with Catalonia.

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

Where is the Catalano family from?

What did your Catalano ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Catalano.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Labourer

60%

Clerk

40%

What Catalano family records will you find?

What is the average Catalano lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Catalano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Catalano in 1943 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

Catalano Family History

Catalano Surname Meaning

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Catalano Surname Meaning

90,000 record(s) for Catalano

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Where is the Catalano family from?

What did your Catalano ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Catalano family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Catalano family history

What is the average Catalano lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Catalano family tree

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