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Fothersgill Family History

Fothersgill 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: Fothergill, Wetherill, Cotterill, Fotheringham, Tattersall, Bothell

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Where is the Fothersgill family from?

You can see how Fothersgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fothersgill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Fothersgill families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fothersgill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fothersgill families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fothersgill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Fothersgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fothersgill 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fothersgill. 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 Fothersgill. For the veterans among your Fothersgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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