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Catherman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kattermann: enlarged form of Katter .

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


Similar surnames: Cotherman, Waterman, Kitterman, Ratterman, Ausherman, Bannerman

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Where is the Catherman family from?

You can see how Catherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Catherman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Catherman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Catherman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catherman 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 Catherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catherman. 33% of Catherman men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Catherman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catherman were Proprietor and Cook. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Catherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catherman 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Catherman. 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 718 military records available for the last name Catherman. For the veterans among your Catherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catherman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Catherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Catherman in 1953 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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