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Fetrie Family History

Fetrie 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: Petrie, Ferrie, Ferrier, Erie, Petre, Ferris, Petri, Fedie, Ferries

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Where is the Fetrie family from?

You can see how Fetrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetrie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Fetrie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetrie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fetrie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Fetrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetrie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fetrie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fetrie. For the veterans among your Fetrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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