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Cathee Family History

Cathee 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: Cather, Cathey, Cater, Mather, Rather, Atlee, Mathre, Cashel, Mathew

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Where is the Cathee family from?

You can see how Cathee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cathee family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Cathee families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cathee's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cathee families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cathee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cathee 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cathee. 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 Cathee. For the veterans among your Cathee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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