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Cation Family History

Cation Surname Meaning

Scottish (Fife): perhaps from Scots caution cation in the sense ‘person who stands bail for others’.

Black suggests that it may be a variant of Catton.

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


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Where is the Cation family from?

You can see how Cation families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cation family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cation families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Cation families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cation's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cation families in 1911.
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What did your Cation ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Storekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cation. 100% of Cation men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cation women worked as a Storekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Storekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cation. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cation 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Cation. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Cation. For the veterans among your Cation ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cation lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cation life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cation in 1963 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cation

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cation 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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