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Fotherghm Family History

Fotherghm Name 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, Fothergill, Rotherham, Forberg, Frothingham, Rother

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Where is the Fotherghm family from?

You can see how Fotherghm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotherghm family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Fotherghm families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fotherghm's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Fotherghm families in 1851.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fotherghm ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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