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Feathergill Family History

Feathergill 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: Fothergill, Weatherill, Weatherall, Featherly, Wetherill, Feather

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Where is the Feathergill family from?

You can see how Feathergill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feathergill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feathergill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Feathergill families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feathergill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Feathergill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feathergill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Feathergill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feathergill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Feathergill. 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 41 military records available for the last name Feathergill. For the veterans among your Feathergill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feathergill lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Feathergill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feathergill in 1985 was 24, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feathergill 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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