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Caten Family History

Caten Surname Meaning

see Caton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Caten family from?

You can see how Caten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Caten families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Caten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caten 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 Caten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caten. 32% of Caten men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Caten women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caten were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Gen Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

What Caten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caten 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Caten. 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 308 military records available for the last name Caten. For the veterans among your Caten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Caten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caten in 1965 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caten 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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