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Fatter Family History

Fatter 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: Latter, Matter, Natter, Futter, Falter, Satter, Fetter, Flatter

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Where is the Fatter family from?

You can see how Fatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fatter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fatter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fatter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatter 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 Fatter ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Fatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatter 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Fatter. 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 150 military records available for the last name Fatter. For the veterans among your Fatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fatter in 1968 was 91, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fatter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatter 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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