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Fartheringham Family History

Fartheringham 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: Fotheringham, Frothingham, Farthing, Eltringham, Faulkingham

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Where is the Fartheringham family from?

You can see how Fartheringham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fartheringham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Fartheringham families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Fartheringham families living in Fife. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fartheringham's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fartheringham families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Fartheringham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fartheringham 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 Fartheringham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fartheringham. For the veterans among your Fartheringham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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