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Cathelyn Family History

Cathelyn 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: Cathey, Cathell, Catherine, Castelan, Thelen, Cashel, Gately, Athearn

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Where is the Cathelyn family from?

You can see how Cathelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathelyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cathelyn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cathelyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cathelyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cathelyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cathelyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cathelyn. 63% of Cathelyn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cathelyn women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Cathelyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Cathelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathelyn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cathelyn. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cathelyn. For the veterans among your Cathelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cathelyn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Cathelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cathelyn in 1961 was 37, and 57 in 2003.

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