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Cattonach Family History

Cattonach 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: Cattanach, Catanach, Catton, Antonich, Stronach, Hatton, Cotton

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Where is the Cattonach family from?

You can see how Cattonach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cattonach family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Cattonach families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Cattonach families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cattonach's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Cattonach families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cattonach 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 22 census records available for the last name Cattonach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cattonach 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cattonach. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cattonach. For the veterans among your Cattonach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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