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Fetterling Family History

Fetterling 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: Ketterling, Kettering, Oesterling, Esterline, Sterling, Osterling

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Where is the Fetterling family from?

You can see how Fetterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetterling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetterling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fetterling families living in Missouri. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fetterling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fetterling families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Fetterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetterling 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fetterling. 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 94 military records available for the last name Fetterling. For the veterans among your Fetterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetterling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fetterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fetterling in 1963 was 38, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetterling 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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