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Fothering Family History

Fothering 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: Thering, Rotering, Fotheringham, Catherine, Fehring, Hering

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Where is the Fothering family from?

You can see how Fothering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fothering family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fothering families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Fothering's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fothering families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Fothering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fothering 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fothering. 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 Fothering. For the veterans among your Fothering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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