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Catalan Family History

Catalan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Catalán): ethnic name for someone from Catalonia (Spanish Cataluña).

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


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Where is the Catalan family from?

You can see how Catalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catalan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Catalan families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Catalan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Catalan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catalan 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 Catalan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catalan. 43% of Catalan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Catalan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catalan were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Driver
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Laundress So Pac
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Catalan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Catalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Catalan. 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 243 military records available for the last name Catalan. For the veterans among your Catalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Catalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Catalan in 1942 was 41, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catalan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catalan 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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