Cattanach History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe saga of the Cattanach family name begins among the people of an ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. The Cattanach name is derived from the Gaelic Cattanaich which means belonging to the Chattan or the Clan of the Cat. In Gaelic, the surname is known as Catan, but through Anglicization, the name becomes Cattanach and others. Early Origins of the Cattanach familyThe surname Cattanach was first found in Inverness, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Cattanach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cattanach research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1600 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Cattanach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cattanach Spelling VariationsRepeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of spelling variations with single names. Cattanach has appeared Cattanach, Cattenach, Cattenoch, Catan, Catanoch and others. Early Notables of the Cattanach familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cattanach Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Cattanach Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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