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Fetz Family History

Fetz Surname Meaning

South German:: nickname for a sloppy disorderly person from Middle High German vetze ‘scrap rag’. probably a variant of Fath

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


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Where is the Fetz family from?

You can see how Fetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fetz families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fetz's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fetz families in 1891.
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What did your Fetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetz. 15% of Fetz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fetz women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetz were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Music Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetz 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Fetz. 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 732 military records available for the last name Fetz. For the veterans among your Fetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fetz in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetz 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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