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Cattani Family History

Cattani Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of a status name from cattano ‘lord of the feud vassal’. Compare Catano

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


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Where is the Cattani family from?

You can see how Cattani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cattani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cattani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cattani families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cattani's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cattani families in 1911.
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What did your Cattani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cattani. 26% of Cattani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cattani women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cattani were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cattani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cattani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cattani 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Cattani. 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 346 military records available for the last name Cattani. For the veterans among your Cattani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cattani lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cattani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cattani in 1953 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cattani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cattani 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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