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Fegette Family History

Fegette 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: Legette, Fredette, Frenette, Fisette, Fugett, Fekete, Meyette

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Where is the Fegette family from?

You can see how Fegette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fegette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fegette families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Fegette's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fegette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fegette 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 Fegette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fegette. 100% of Fegette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fegette women worked as an 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Fegette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Fegette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegette 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fegette. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fegette. For the veterans among your Fegette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Fegette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fegette in 1966 was 88, and 40 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegette 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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