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Jatterson Family History

Jatterson 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: Patterson, Catterson, Watterson, Batterson, Catterton, Matteson

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Where is the Jatterson family from?

You can see how Jatterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jatterson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Jatterson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jatterson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jatterson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Jatterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jatterson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jatterson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Jatterson. For the veterans among your Jatterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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