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Fete Family History

Fete 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: Fett, Fee, Fede, Pete, Fetz, Feth, Fite, Fate, Fette, Feng

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Where is the Fete family from?

You can see how Fete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fete family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Fete families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Fete's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fete 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 Fete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fete. 40% of Fete men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fete women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fete were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Sales Girl
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Fete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Fete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fete 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Fete. 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 Fete. For the veterans among your Fete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fete lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fete in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fete 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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