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Katerton Family History

Katerton 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: Catterton, Masterton, Atherton, Caperton, Waterston, Batterton

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Where is the Katerton family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Katerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katerton 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 Katerton. 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 military records available for the last name Katerton. For the veterans among your Katerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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