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Fetner Family History

Fetner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Fettner Pfet(t)ner an occupational name for a timber worker from an agent derivative of Middle High German phate ‘beam roof timber’ (see Fath).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fetner family from?

You can see how Fetner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fetner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fetner families in 1891.
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What did your Fetner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetner. 28% of Fetner men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Fetner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetner were Card Room and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Card Room
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Spinning
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fetner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetner 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Fetner. 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 Fetner. For the veterans among your Fetner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fetner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fetner in 1962 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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