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Fettis Family History

Fettis Surname Meaning

see Fettes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fettis family from?

You can see how Fettis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fettis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fettis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Fettis families living in Durham. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fettis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fettis families in 1891.
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What did your Fettis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fettis. 100% of Fettis men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Fettis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fettis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fettis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fettis 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Fettis. 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 337 military records available for the last name Fettis. For the veterans among your Fettis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fettis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fettis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fettis in 1967 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fettis 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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