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Fetscher Family History

Fetscher 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: Metscher, Letcher, Kutscher, Ketcher, Fetsch, Reuscher, Kerscher

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Where is the Fetscher family from?

You can see how Fetscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetscher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fetscher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetscher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fetscher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetscher 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 Fetscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetscher. 28% of Fetscher men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fetscher women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cabinet Maker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fetscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Fetscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetscher 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Fetscher. 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 238 military records available for the last name Fetscher. For the veterans among your Fetscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetscher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fetscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fetscher in 1962 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fetscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetscher 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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