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Fetherby Family History

Fetherby 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: Wetherby, Fetterly, Weatherby, Nethery, Sutherby, Featherly, Feather

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Where is the Fetherby family from?

You can see how Fetherby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetherby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetherby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Fetherby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fetherby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fetherby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Fetherby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetherby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fetherby. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fetherby. For the veterans among your Fetherby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetherby lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Fetherby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fetherby in 1982 was 61, and 70 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetherby 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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