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Katton Family History

Katton 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: Hatton, Catton, Watton, Kattan, Tatton, Gatton, Kayton, Patton

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Where is the Katton family from?

You can see how Katton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Katton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Katton families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Katton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Katton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katton 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 231 census records available for the last name Katton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Katton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Katton. For the veterans among your Katton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katton 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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