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Fetten Family History

Fetten 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: Etten, Betten, Fetter, Felten, Fettes, Metten, Fette, Fenton, Rutten

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Where is the Fetten family from?

You can see how Fetten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Fetten families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fetten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fetten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetten 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 Fetten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetten. 37% of Fetten men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fetten women worked as a Farmer Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetten were Barber and Secretary.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Barber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer Wife
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Fetten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Fetten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetten 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 Fetten. 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 636 military records available for the last name Fetten. For the veterans among your Fetten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fetten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fetten in 1969 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetten 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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