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Catillo Family History

Catillo 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: Cantillo, Cutillo, Camillo, Castillo, Casillo, Catallo, Carillo

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Where is the Catillo family from?

You can see how Catillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catillo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Catillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Catillo families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Catillo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Catillo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Joiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catillo. 56% of Catillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Catillo women worked as a Joiner.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Painter
    23%
  • C Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Joiner
    100%

What Catillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Catillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catillo 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Catillo. 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 41 military records available for the last name Catillo. For the veterans among your Catillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catillo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Catillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Catillo in 1966 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catillo 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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