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Fatler Family History

Fatler 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: Faler, Faller, Watler, Fadler, Hatler, Farler, Fakler, Cater, Ostler

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Where is the Fatler family from?

You can see how Fatler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fatler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fatler families living in Cheshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fatler's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fatler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatler 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 116 census records available for the last name Fatler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatler 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 Fatler. 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 57 military records available for the last name Fatler. For the veterans among your Fatler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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