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Catineau Family History

Catineau 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: Martineau, Cariveau, Gastineau, Barineau, Marineau, Papineau

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Where is the Catineau family from?

You can see how Catineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Catineau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Catineau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Catineau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Catineau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catineau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Catineau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Catineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catineau 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Catineau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Catineau. For the veterans among your Catineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catineau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Catineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Catineau in 1964 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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