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Fetterhoof Family History

Fetterhoof 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: Fetterhoff, Fetterolf, Westerhoff, Fetherolf, Westerhold, Federoff

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Where is the Fetterhoof family from?

You can see how Fetterhoof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetterhoof family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetterhoof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fetterhoof families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fetterhoof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fetterhoof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetterhoof 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 Fetterhoof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fetterhoof. 100% of Fetterhoof men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fetterhoof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Fetterhoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetterhoof 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fetterhoof. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fetterhoof. For the veterans among your Fetterhoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetterhoof lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fetterhoof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fetterhoof in 1967 was 84, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetterhoof 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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