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Fottrell Family History

Fottrell 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: Bottrell, Cottrell, Luttrell, Cotterell, Futrell, Kittrell, Cottrill

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Where is the Fottrell family from?

You can see how Fottrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fottrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fottrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fottrell families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fottrell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fottrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fottrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fottrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fottrell. 100% of Fottrell 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Fottrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fottrell 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Fottrell. 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 176 military records available for the last name Fottrell. For the veterans among your Fottrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fottrell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fottrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fottrell in 1967 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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