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Fatherty Family History

Fatherty 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: Faherty, Flaherty, Rathert, Matherly, Fatheree, Eatherly, Featherly

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Where is the Fatherty family from?

You can see how Fatherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatherty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fatherty families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Fatherty families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatherty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fatherty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatherty 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 14 census records available for the last name Fatherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatherty 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fatherty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fatherty. For the veterans among your Fatherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatherty lifespan?

Average Fatherty life expectancy in 1974 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatherty 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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