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Catherell Family History

Catherell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Catterall, Cotterell, Wetherell, Latterell, Witherell, Cuthrell

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Where is the Catherell family from?

You can see how Catherell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catherell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Catherell families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Catherell families living in Maine. This was about 60% of all the recorded Catherell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Catherell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catherell 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 Catherell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Catherell. 100% of Catherell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Catherell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Catherell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catherell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Catherell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Catherell. For the veterans among your Catherell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catherell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Catherell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Catherell in 1981 was 74, and 65 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catherell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catherell 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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