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Fates Family History

Fates 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: Gates, Mates, Yates, Cates, Kates, Fares, Tates, Bates, Oates, Fales

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Where is the Fates family from?

You can see how Fates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fates family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fates families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Fates family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fates's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fates families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Fates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fates. 73% of Fates 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
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%

What Fates family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fates 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Fates. 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 159 military records available for the last name Fates. For the veterans among your Fates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fates lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Fates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fates in 1975 was 72, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fates

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fates 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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