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Catching Name Meaning

English: probably an altered form of Kitchen .

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


Similar surnames: Catchings, Carling, Watling, Fasching, Cutting, Catino, Hutchins

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Where is the Catching family from?

You can see how Catching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catching family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Catching families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Catching families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Catching's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Catching families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catching surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catching ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catching. 29% of Catching men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Catching women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catching were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Catching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catching 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Catching. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Catching. For the veterans among your Catching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catching lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Catching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Catching in 1941 was 48, and 40 in 2004.

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