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Catledge Family History

Catledge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cartledge. This form is now rare in Britain.

Possibly an Americanized form of South German Göttlich from the old personal name Godolec cognate with Goetz.

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


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Where is the Catledge family from?

You can see how Catledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catledge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catledge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Catledge families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Catledge's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Catledge families in 1911.
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What did your Catledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catledge. 29% of Catledge men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Catledge women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catledge were Truck Driver and Spinner.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Seamstress
    31%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Spinner
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Catledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catledge 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Catledge. 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 392 military records available for the last name Catledge. For the veterans among your Catledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catledge lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Catledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Catledge in 1959 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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