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Catalfamo Family History

Catalfamo Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): most probably a variant of Catalfano a habitational name from a place called Catalfàno perhaps named with Arabic qalʿat ‘citadel’.

+ ḥalfān ‘two oaths’.

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


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Where is the Catalfamo family from?

You can see how Catalfamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalfamo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Catalfamo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Catalfamo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Catalfamo families in 1920.
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What did your Catalfamo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catalfamo. 49% of Catalfamo men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Catalfamo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catalfamo were Insulator and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Insulator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Book Keeper
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Catalfamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalfamo 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Catalfamo. 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 288 military records available for the last name Catalfamo. For the veterans among your Catalfamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalfamo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Catalfamo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Catalfamo in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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