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Fotherngham Family History

Fotherngham 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: Fotheringham, Frothingham, Rotherham, Nottingham, Cottingham

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Where is the Fotherngham family from?

You can see how Fotherngham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotherngham family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Fotherngham families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Fotherngham family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fotherngham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fotherngham families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fotherngham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Fotherngham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotherngham 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 Fotherngham. 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 Fotherngham. For the veterans among your Fotherngham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotherngham lifespan?

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