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Catling Family History

Catling Name Meaning

see Catlin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Carling, Watling, Catlin, Gatling, Carlin, Halling, Gatlin, Harling

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Where is the Catling family from?

You can see how Catling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Catling families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Catling's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Catling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catling. 34% of Catling men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Catling women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catling were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Catling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Catling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Catling. For the veterans among your Catling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Catling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Catling in 1964 was 76, and 51 in 2003.

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