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Fatman Family History

Fatman 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: Farman, Oatman, Tatman, Patman, Batman, Faiman, Eatman, Kalman

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Where is the Fatman family from?

You can see how Fatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fatman families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Fatman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatman 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 Fatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fatman. 100% of Fatman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fatman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Fatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatman 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Fatman. 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 47 military records available for the last name Fatman. For the veterans among your Fatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Fatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fatman in 1970 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fatman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatman 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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