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Fetke Family History

Fetke 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: Betke, Fette, Berke, Leake, Feige, Petre, Fetzer, Denke, Eike, Fake

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Where is the Fetke family from?

You can see how Fetke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fetke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fetke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetke 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 Fetke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Office Work
    100%

What Fetke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Fetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetke 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fetke. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fetke. For the veterans among your Fetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fetke in 1963 was 86, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fetke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetke 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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