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Fetherston Family History

Fetherston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Featherstone.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fetherston family from?

You can see how Fetherston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetherston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetherston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Fetherston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fetherston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fetherston families in 1891.
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What did your Fetherston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fetherston. 50% of Fetherston men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Fetherston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetherston were Shipping Agent and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Shipping Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fetherston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetherston 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fetherston. 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 663 military records available for the last name Fetherston. For the veterans among your Fetherston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetherston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fetherston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fetherston in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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