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Fatcher Family History

Fatcher 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: Fancher, Hatcher, Katcher, Batcher, Vatcher, Faucher, Satcher, Atcher

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Where is the Fatcher family from?

You can see how Fatcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fatcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Fatcher families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fatcher's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fatcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fatcher ancestors do for a living?

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

What Fatcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Fatcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatcher 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Fatcher. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fatcher. For the veterans among your Fatcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatcher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fatcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fatcher in 1960 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fatcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatcher 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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