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Fatum Family History

Fatum 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: Tatum, Baum, Ranum, Fath, Narum, Hatem, Farm, Faul, Matus, Fata

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Where is the Fatum family from?

You can see how Fatum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fatum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Fatum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fatum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatum 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 Fatum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fatum. 31% of Fatum men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Fatum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fatum were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Fatum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fatum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatum 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Fatum. 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 157 military records available for the last name Fatum. For the veterans among your Fatum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fatum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fatum in 1962 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fatum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatum 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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