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Caterlin Family History

Caterlin 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: Carlin, Easterlin, Casterline, Caterina, Catlin, Peterlin, Caterino

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Where is the Caterlin family from?

You can see how Caterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caterlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caterlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Caterlin families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Caterlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caterlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caterlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caterlin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Caterlin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Caterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caterlin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Caterlin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Caterlin. For the veterans among your Caterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caterlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Caterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caterlin in 1962 was 59, and 70 in 2000.

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