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Fectean Family History

Fectean Surname 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: Fecteau, Felten, Facteau, Feltman, Fenton, Felton, Hetman, Mclean

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Where is the Fectean family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fectean 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 Fectean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fold Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fectean. 50% of Fectean men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fectean women worked as a Fold Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fold Operator
    100%

What Fectean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Fectean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fectean 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fectean. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fectean. For the veterans among your Fectean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fectean lifespan?

Average Fectean life expectancy in 1980 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fectean ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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