This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fetterholf family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fetterholf Family History

Fetterholf 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: Fetterhoff, Fetterolf, Fetherolf, Westerhold, Westerhoff, Fetterly

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fetterholf family from?

You can see how Fetterholf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetterholf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetterholf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fetterholf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetterholf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fetterholf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetterholf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fetterholf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fetterholf. 50% of Fetterholf men worked as a Miner.

View Census Data for Fetterholf | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Fetterholf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Fetterholf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetterholf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fetterholf

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Fetterholf. 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.

View all Fetterholf immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Fetterholf. For the veterans among your Fetterholf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fetterholf military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fetterholf family history

Discover More

What is the average Fetterholf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetterholf 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fetterholf

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fetterholf family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial