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Fetchford Family History

Fetchford 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: Litchford, Latchford, Pitchford, Ratchford, Rotchford, Rochford

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Where is the Fetchford family from?

You can see how Fetchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetchford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fetchford families living in Staffordshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fetchford's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fetchford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Fetchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetchford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fetchford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fetchford. For the veterans among your Fetchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetchford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetchford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fetchford

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