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Fettrow Family History

Fettrow 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: Fetrow, Lettow, Petrow, Fittro, Fenton, Felton, Trow, Fitton, Petrov

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Where is the Fettrow family from?

You can see how Fettrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fettrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fettrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fettrow families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fettrow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fettrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fettrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Fettrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fettrow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fettrow. 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 78 military records available for the last name Fettrow. For the veterans among your Fettrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fettrow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fettrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fettrow in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fettrow 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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