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Kattay Family History

Kattay 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: Kattan, Datta, Kallay, Kastan, Katt, Sattar, Mattas, Kata, Ratay

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Where is the Kattay family from?

You can see how Kattay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kattay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kattay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kattay family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kattay's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Kattay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kattay 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 8 census records available for the last name Kattay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kattay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kattay. 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 Kattay. For the veterans among your Kattay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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