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Fetes Family History

Fetes 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: Fejes, Feltes, Fletes, Fettes, Fees, Peter, Fries, Gates, Lees, Hees

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Where is the Fetes family from?

You can see how Fetes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fetes family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fetes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fetes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetes 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 Fetes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fetes. 100% of Fetes men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Fetes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fetes. 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 52 military records available for the last name Fetes. For the veterans among your Fetes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fetes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fetes in 1945 was 19, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetes 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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