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Catell Family History

Catell Surname Meaning

see Cattell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Catell family from?

You can see how Catell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Catell families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Catell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Catell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catell 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 Catell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Catell. 100% of Catell men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Catell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Catell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catell 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Catell. 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 71 military records available for the last name Catell. For the veterans among your Catell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Catell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Catell in 1968 was 76, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catell 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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