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Catoe Family History

Catoe Name Meaning

Scottish: development of Cattoch a name of unexplained etymology recorded in Aberdeenshire since the mid 16th century. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Cato, Cator, Cate, Cale, Cantor, Catts, Bate, Aton, Caton, Jagoe

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Where is the Catoe family from?

You can see how Catoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Catoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Catoe families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Catoe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Catoe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catoe. 35% of Catoe men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Catoe women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catoe were Weaver and Farmer. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Weaver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Catoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catoe 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Catoe. 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 Catoe. For the veterans among your Catoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catoe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Catoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Catoe in 1955 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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