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Fetby Family History

Fetby 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: Fetty, Westby, Ferry, Fey, Fett, Selby, Setty, Denby, Welby, Ostby

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Where is the Fetby family from?

You can see how Fetby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fetby families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetby's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Fetby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fetby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fetby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fetby. For the veterans among your Fetby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fetby

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