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Catheren Family History

Catheren 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: Catherine, Catherman, Cather, Fatheree, Cathers, Cothren, Cothern

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Where is the Catheren family from?

You can see how Catheren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catheren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Catheren family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Catheren's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Catheren families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Catheren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catheren 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Catheren. 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 4 military records available for the last name Catheren. For the veterans among your Catheren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catheren lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catheren 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catheren

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