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Catrett Family History

Catrett Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Cartwright.

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


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Where is the Catrett family from?

You can see how Catrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Catrett families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Catrett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Catrett families in 1911.
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What did your Catrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sectionizer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catrett. 46% of Catrett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Catrett women worked as a Sectionizer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catrett were Picker and Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Picker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sectionizer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Catrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Catrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catrett 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Catrett. 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 686 military records available for the last name Catrett. For the veterans among your Catrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catrett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Catrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Catrett in 1953 was 47, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catrett 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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