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Fattig Family History

Fattig Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Fatig or Fettig, a nickname derived from an ancient Germanic form cognate with Gothic fahts ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fattig family from?

You can see how Fattig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fattig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fattig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fattig family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fattig's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fattig families in 1891.
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What did your Fattig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fattig. 43% of Fattig men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Fattig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fattig were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Fattig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Fattig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fattig 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fattig. 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 403 military records available for the last name Fattig. For the veterans among your Fattig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fattig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fattig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fattig in 1961 was 42, and 92 in 2003.

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