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Cathel Family History

Cathel 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: Cashel, Cather, Cathey, Rathel, Cathell, Cater, Camel, Capel, Rachel

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Where is the Cathel family from?

You can see how Cathel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cathel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cathel families living in Delaware. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cathel's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Cathel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cathel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cathel. 100% of Cathel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cathel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Cathel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Cathel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Cathel. For the veterans among your Cathel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cathel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cathel in 1967 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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