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Origins of the Catling surname

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About the Catlings

We have a total number of 8006 records for people with the last name Catling.

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Where do most Catlings live?

In 1921, most Catlings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Catlings

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,410 records for the Catling surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Catlings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Catlings.

What are the most common Catling first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Catling family members

Common jobs for Catlings

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Catlings in 1921
Dressmaker

30

General Servant Domestic

16

Domestic Servant

14

House Servant

14

Charwoman

12

Common Male occupations for Catlings in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

56

Farmer

32

Carpenter

26

Farm Labourer

25

General Labourer

18

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