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Fothernham Family History

Fothernham 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, Rotherham, Frothingham, Mothershead, Farnham, Turnham

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Where is the Fothernham family from?

You can see how Fothernham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fothernham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fothernham family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fothernham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fothernham families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fothernham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fothernham 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 Fothernham. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fothernham. For the veterans among your Fothernham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fothernham lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1989, in the United States, Fothernham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fothernham in 1946 was 57, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fothernham 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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