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Fathergill Family History

Fathergill 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, Weatherill, Wetherill, Averill, Catherine, Waterfall

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Where is the Fathergill family from?

You can see how Fathergill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fathergill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fathergill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fathergill families living in Kentucky. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fathergill's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fathergill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fathergill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fathergill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fathergill. 24% of Fathergill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fathergill women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Fathergill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fathergill 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fathergill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Fathergill. For the veterans among your Fathergill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fathergill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fathergill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fathergill in 1966 was 73, and 43 in 2003.

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