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Fettig Family History

Fettig Surname Meaning

German: in the north a patronymic from Fette.in the south from Middle High German vetich ‘wing (of a bird)’. variant of Fath

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fettig family from?

You can see how Fettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fettig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fettig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Fettig families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fettig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fettig families in 1880.
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What did your Fettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fettig. 24% of Fettig men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Fettig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fettig were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fettig 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Fettig. 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 Fettig. For the veterans among your Fettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fettig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Fettig in 1956 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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