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Fetman Family History

Fetman 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: Hetman, Feeman, Felman, Getman, Ferman, Feltman, Yetman, German

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Where is the Fetman family from?

You can see how Fetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fetman families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fetman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fetman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Fetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fetman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fetman. For the veterans among your Fetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fetman in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetman 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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