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Famelton Family History

Famelton 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: Hazelton, Felton, Hamilton, Melton, Samelson, Hambelton, Haselton

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Where is the Famelton family from?

You can see how Famelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famelton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Famelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Famelton families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Famelton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Famelton families in 1891.
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What did your Famelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Famelton. 50% of Famelton men worked as a Shepherd and 100% of Famelton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shepherd
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Famelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famelton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Famelton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Famelton. For the veterans among your Famelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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