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Fetty Family History

Fetty Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Fette or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Fetty family from?

You can see how Fetty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fetty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fetty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fetty families in 1891.
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What did your Fetty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fetty. 100% of Fetty 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fetty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetty 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Fetty. 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 Fetty. For the veterans among your Fetty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetty lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fetty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fetty in 1952 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetty 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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