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Fetgater Family History

Fetgater 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: Fetter, Fenster, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Feather, Better, Feinauer

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Where is the Fetgater family from?

You can see how Fetgater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetgater family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fetgater families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetgater's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fetgater families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Fetgater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetgater 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 Fetgater. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fetgater. For the veterans among your Fetgater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetgater lifespan?

Average Fetgater life expectancy in 1969 was 81 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 Fetgater 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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