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Early Origins of the Kats family

The surname Kats was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name Katt contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Katt family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Kats family

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Kats Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Katt, Kate, Katsch, Katte, Kattendyke, Katterbach, Katterbeck, Katz, Katzbeck, Katze, Katzeler, Katzenstain and many more.

Early Notables of the Kats family

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United States Kats migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kats Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Antony Kats, who settled in New York in 1850
  • Miss Emilie Kats, aged 19, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Werkendam" 1


  1. Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2140


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