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Fetherman Family History

Fetherman 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: Featherman, Fetterman, Weatherman, Letterman, Fesperman, Leatherman

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Where is the Fetherman family from?

You can see how Fetherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetherman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Fetherman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fetherman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fetherman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetherman 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 Fetherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fetherman. 46% of Fetherman men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Fetherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fetherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetherman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fetherman. 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 176 military records available for the last name Fetherman. For the veterans among your Fetherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetherman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fetherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fetherman in 1947 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fetherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetherman 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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