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Katong Family History

Katong 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: Katona, Katon, Tong, Kong, Kang, Kato, Caton, Keating, Laton, Eaton

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Where is the Katong family from?

You can see how Katong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katong family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Katong families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Katong families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Katong's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Katong families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Katong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katong 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Katong. 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 Katong. For the veterans among your Katong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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