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Fehte Family History

Fehte 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: Fette, Mehle, Mehta, Leite, Feige, Mente, Fuente, Lehto, Fehn, Forte

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Where is the Fehte family from?

You can see how Fehte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fehte families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehte's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fehte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Fehte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehte 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fehte. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fehte. For the veterans among your Fehte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehte lifespan?

Average Fehte life expectancy in 1981 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehte 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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