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Fetener Family History

Fetener 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: Fetner, Fetzner, Feener, Metzner, Kettner, Feldner, Fetzer, Fenner

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Where is the Fetener family from?

You can see how Fetener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fetener families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fetener's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fetener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Fetener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetener 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fetener. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fetener. For the veterans among your Fetener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetener lifespan?

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