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Katheson Family History

Katheson Surname 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: Matheson, Matteson, Acheson, Mathison, Mathieson, Bateson, Patteson

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Where is the Katheson family from?

You can see how Katheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katheson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Katheson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katheson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Katheson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Katheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katheson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Katheson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Katheson. For the veterans among your Katheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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