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Fettersen Family History

Fettersen 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: Pettersen, Fetters, Petterson, Petersen, Feddersen, Fetterman

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Where is the Fettersen family from?

You can see how Fettersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fettersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fettersen family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Fettersen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fettersen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Fettersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fettersen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fettersen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fettersen. For the veterans among your Fettersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fettersen lifespan?

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