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Feterman Family History

Feterman 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: Peterman, Federman, Feuerman, Determan, Fetterman, Waterman, Alterman

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Where is the Feterman family from?

You can see how Feterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Feterman families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Feterman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feterman 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 Feterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conveyor Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feterman. 100% of Feterman men worked as a Conveyor Man.

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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

  • Conveyor Man
    100%

What Feterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Feterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feterman 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Feterman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Feterman. For the veterans among your Feterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feterman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Feterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feterman in 1964 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feterman 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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