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Origins of the Fether surname

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About the Fethers

We have a total number of 476 records for people with the last name Fether.

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Where do most Fethers live?

In 1921, most Fethers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Fethers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 432 records for the Fether surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Fethers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Fethers.

What are the most common Fether first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Fethers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Fethers in 1921
Domestic Servant

4

Cotton Weaver

2

Domestic

2

General Servant Domestic

2

House Keeper

2

Common Male occupations for Fethers in 1921
Cordwainer

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

Glass Blower

3

Painter

3

Type Founder

3

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