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Catchton Family History

Catchton 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: Catton, Cauchon, Crichton, Hatton, Haughton, Laughton, Cotton, Ashton

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Where is the Catchton family from?

You can see how Catchton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catchton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Catchton families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Catchton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Catchton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Catchton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catchton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Catchton. 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 Catchton. For the veterans among your Catchton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Catchton

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