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Katerson Family History

Katerson 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: Waterson, Paterson, Peterson, Patterson, Catterson, Akerson, Otterson

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Where is the Katerson family from?

You can see how Katerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Katerson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Katerson families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Katerson's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Katerson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Katerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katerson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Katerson. 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 Katerson. For the veterans among your Katerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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