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Fathorn Family History

Fathorn 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: Hathorn, Thorn, Anhorn, Lawhorn, Fattore, Bathon, Hathorne, Achorn

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Where is the Fathorn family from?

You can see how Fathorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fathorn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fathorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fathorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fathorn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fathorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fathorn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fathorn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fathorn. For the veterans among your Fathorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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