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Fetherton Family History

Fetherton 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: Netherton, Fetherston, Etherton, Weatherton, Betterton, Atherton

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Where is the Fetherton family from?

You can see how Fetherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetherton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetherton families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fetherton families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetherton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fetherton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Fetherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetherton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fetherton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fetherton. For the veterans among your Fetherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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