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Fathman Family History

Fathman 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: Kathman, Gathman, Rathman, Rahman, Rothman, Farman, Ashman, Nathan

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Where is the Fathman family from?

You can see how Fathman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fathman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fathman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fathman family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fathman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fathman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fathman 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 132 census records available for the last name Fathman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fathman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fathman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fathman. For the veterans among your Fathman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fathman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fathman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fathman in 1965 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fathman 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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