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Fathew Family History

Fathew 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: Mathew, Matthew, Feather, Fath, Mather, Rather, Fahey, Bathe, Wathen

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Where is the Fathew family from?

You can see how Fathew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fathew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fathew families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Fathew's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Fathew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fathew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fathew 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fathew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fathew. For the veterans among your Fathew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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