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Fethon Family History

Fethon 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: Fenton, Felton, Fehn, Fitton, Ferron, Thon, Fenlon, Fearon, Setton

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Where is the Fethon family from?

You can see how Fethon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fethon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fethon families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 4 Fethon families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fethon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fethon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fethon 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 Fethon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fethon. 100% of Fethon 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 Fethon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Fethon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fethon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fethon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fethon. For the veterans among your Fethon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fethon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Fethon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fethon in 1976 was 74, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fethon 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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