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Catir Family History

Catir 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: Cater, Cator, Cai, Cain, Catt, Tatar, Carter, Bator, Satin, Fair

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Where is the Catir family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Catir ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Catir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catir 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Catir. 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 15 military records available for the last name Catir. For the veterans among your Catir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catir lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2000, in the United States, Catir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Catir in 1949 was 52, and 80 in 2000.

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