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Fatson Family History

Fatson 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: Faison, Matson, Watson, Farson, Latson, Gatson, Batson, Fason, Hatton

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Where is the Fatson family from?

You can see how Fatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fatson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fatson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatson 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 Fatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Servante was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fatson. 100% of Fatson women worked as a Servante.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Fatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fatson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fatson. For the veterans among your Fatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatson 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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