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Catron Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kettering . Compare Cattron .

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


Similar surnames: Caron, Caton, Catton, Capron, Catlin, Baron, Carron, Patton, Citron

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Where is the Catron family from?

You can see how Catron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Catron families living in Tennessee. This was about 48% of all the recorded Catron's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Catron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catron. 29% of Catron men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Catron women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catron were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Catron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catron 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Catron. 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 Catron. For the veterans among your Catron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catron lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Catron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Catron in 1941 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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