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Fatherson Family History

Fatherson 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: Matherson, Patterson, Catterson, Atherton, Watterson, Batterson

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Where is the Fatherson family from?

You can see how Fatherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fatherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fatherson families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatherson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fatherson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatherson 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 Fatherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fatherson. 100% of Fatherson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Fatherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatherson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fatherson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fatherson. For the veterans among your Fatherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatherson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Fatherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fatherson in 1980 was 81, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatherson 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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