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Featherstonhaugh Family History

Featherstonhaugh Surname Meaning

The place-name Featherstone in Haltwhistle (Northumberland) has a rich historical background, recorded as Fetherstanhalcht approximately in 1215. Over the years, it has appeared in various forms, including Fetherstan in 1255 and Fetherstanehalgh in 1346.

This name's origin can be traced back to Old English. It combines feoðer- meaning ‘four’ with stān signifying ‘stone’, which together translates to ‘tetralith’.

Additionally, the suffix halh refers to a ‘nook’ or ‘corner’, adding to the geographical context of the name.

Such historical forms and linguistic roots showcase the evolution of place-names in England over centuries.

For comparison, one can refer to Featherstone for related etymological insights.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Featherstonhaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Featherstonhaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Featherstonhaugh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Featherstonhaugh families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Featherstonhaugh's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Featherstonhaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Featherstonhaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Featherstonhaugh. 78% of Featherstonhaugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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