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Fettweis Family History

Fettweis 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: Fetters, Fettes, Pettis, Bettis, Fentress, Fetter, Fettig, Hettwer

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Where is the Fettweis family from?

You can see how Fettweis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fettweis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fettweis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fettweis families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fettweis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fettweis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fettweis 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 Fettweis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fettweis. 100% of Fettweis women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Fettweis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Fettweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fettweis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fettweis. 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 139 military records available for the last name Fettweis. For the veterans among your Fettweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fettweis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Fettweis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fettweis in 1957 was 43, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fettweis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fettweis 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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