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Feathers Family History

Feathers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Feather. Scottish (Fife): habitational name from Fetters in Leuchars.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feathers family from?

You can see how Feathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feathers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feathers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Feathers families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Feathers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feathers families in 1891.
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What did your Feathers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feathers. 100% of Feathers men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 86% of Feathers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Feathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feathers 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Feathers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Feathers. For the veterans among your Feathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feathers lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Feathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feathers in 1948 was 34, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feathers 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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