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Fatch Family History

Fatch 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: Fitch, Fath, Hatch, Patch, Latch, Katch, Futch, Gatch, Fetch, Batch

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Where is the Fatch family from?

You can see how Fatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fatch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fatch family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatch's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Fatch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatch 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 Fatch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fatch. 100% of Fatch men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Fatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatch 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fatch. 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 164 military records available for the last name Fatch. For the veterans among your Fatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fatch in 1958 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatch 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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