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Fette Family History

Fette Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Fett or Fath. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with frid ‘peace’

like Friedrich for example.

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


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Where is the Fette family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fette. 31% of Fette men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Fette women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fette were Foreman and Nurses Aid.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Nurses Aid
    8%

What Fette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fette 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fette. 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 Fette. For the veterans among your Fette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fette lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Fette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fette in 1950 was 47, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fette 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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