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Fat Family History

Fat Surname Meaning

see Fatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fat family from?

You can see how Fat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fat families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fat families in 1891.
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What did your Fat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fat. 100% of Fat 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fat 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Fat. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fat. For the veterans among your Fat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fat in 1962 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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