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Fetherstonhaugh Family History

Fetherstonhaugh Surname Meaning

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


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You can see how Fetherstonhaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetherstonhaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fetherstonhaugh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fetherstonhaugh families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fetherstonhaugh's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fetherstonhaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Fetherstonhaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fetherstonhaugh. 58% of Fetherstonhaugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Passenger Lists

There are 610 immigration records available for the last name Fetherstonhaugh. 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 362 military records available for the last name Fetherstonhaugh. For the veterans among your Fetherstonhaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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