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Fettinger Family History

Fettinger Name Meaning

German:: variant of Fath . patronymic from Fette

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


Similar surnames: Pettinger, Gettinger, Hettinger, Oettinger, Kettinger, Ettinger

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Where is the Fettinger family from?

You can see how Fettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fettinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fettinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fettinger family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fettinger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fettinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fettinger 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 Fettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fettinger. 36% of Fettinger men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fettinger women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fettinger were Janitor and Stenographer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Advertising
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    24%
  • Trimmer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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What Fettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fettinger 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Fettinger. 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 444 military records available for the last name Fettinger. For the veterans among your Fettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fettinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fettinger in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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