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Catalani Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Catalano .

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


Similar surnames: Cataldi, Casciani, Cassani, Natali, Carlini, Castellani, Canali

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Where is the Catalani family from?

You can see how Catalani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catalani family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Catalani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Catalani families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Catalani's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Catalani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catalani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catalani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catalani. 43% of Catalani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Catalani women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catalani were Machinist and Finisher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%
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What Catalani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Catalani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catalani 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Catalani. 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 145 military records available for the last name Catalani. For the veterans among your Catalani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catalani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Catalani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Catalani in 1962 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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