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Fetcher Family History

Fetcher 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: Letcher, Ketcher, Fecher, Fletcher, Betcher, Becher, Fancher, Belcher

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Where is the Fetcher family from?

You can see how Fetcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fetcher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fetcher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fetcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fetcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fetcher. 50% of Fetcher men worked as a General Labourer and 50% of Fetcher women worked as a Private Means. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetcher were Horseman On Farm and 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
    50%
  • Horseman On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Fetcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fetcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetcher 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Fetcher. 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 148 military records available for the last name Fetcher. For the veterans among your Fetcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetcher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Fetcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fetcher in 1970 was 88, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fetcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetcher 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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