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Fetridge Family History

Fetridge 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: Herridge, Attridge, Estridge, Fridge, Leftridge, Gutridge, Mcfetridge

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Where is the Fetridge family from?

You can see how Fetridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetridge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fetridge families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetridge's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fetridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fetridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetridge 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Fetridge. 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 156 military records available for the last name Fetridge. For the veterans among your Fetridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetridge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fetridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fetridge in 1964 was 71, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetridge 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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