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Katon Family History

Katon Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Hebrew qoton ‘small’. English (Northumberland and Lancashire): variant of Caton or Keeton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Katon family from?

You can see how Katon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Katon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Katon families living in Durham. This was about 16% of all the recorded Katon's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Katon families in 1891.
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What did your Katon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Katon. 100% of Katon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Katon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katon 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Katon. 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 675 military records available for the last name Katon. For the veterans among your Katon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Katon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Katon in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katon 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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