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Catagnus Family History

Catagnus Name 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: Magnus, Catano, Anagnos, Castagna, Cabanas, Catanese, Catania

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Where is the Catagnus family from?

You can see how Catagnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catagnus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Catagnus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Catagnus families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Catagnus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Catagnus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catagnus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catagnus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Catagnus. 100% of Catagnus men worked as a Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Catagnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catagnus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Catagnus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Catagnus. For the veterans among your Catagnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catagnus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Catagnus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Catagnus in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2002.

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