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Katterson Family History

Katterson 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: Patterson, Catterson, Watterson, Batterson, Catterton, Matteson

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Where is the Katterson family from?

You can see how Katterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katterson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Katterson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Katterson families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Katterson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Katterson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Katterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partnership was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katterson. 100% of Katterson women worked as a Partnership.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Partnership
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Katterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katterson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Katterson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Katterson. For the veterans among your Katterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katterson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Katterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Katterson in 1969 was 64, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katterson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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