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Fatan Family History

Fatan 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: Fagan, Fata, Hata, Tan, Fan, Kazan, Madan, Gahan, Faas, Tatar

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Where is the Fatan family from?

You can see how Fatan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Fatan families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Fatan family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatan's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fatan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Fatan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fatan. 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 military records available for the last name Fatan. For the veterans among your Fatan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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