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Catlett Family History

Catlett Name Meaning

English (Kent): from the medieval female personal name Cat(e)let a pet form of Catlin .

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


Similar surnames: Wallett, Bartlett, Catrett, Hallett, Gillett, Garnett, Barlett

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Where is the Catlett family from?

You can see how Catlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Catlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Catlett families living in Virginia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Catlett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Catlett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catlett 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 Catlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catlett. 26% of Catlett men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Catlett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catlett were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Catlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catlett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Catlett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Catlett. For the veterans among your Catlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catlett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Catlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Catlett in 1941 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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