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Fetterleigh Family History

Fetterleigh 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: Farleigh, Betterley, Oesterreich, Fetterly, Dotterweich, Zetterberg

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Where is the Fetterleigh family from?

You can see how Fetterleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetterleigh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fetterleigh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetterleigh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fetterleigh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Fetterleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetterleigh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fetterleigh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fetterleigh. For the veterans among your Fetterleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetterleigh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Fetterleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fetterleigh in 1973 was 59, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetterleigh 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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