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Fetta Family History

Fetta Name 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: Cetta, Fett, Festa, Petta, Fatta, Fette, Fetty, Nitta, Cotta, Mehta

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Where is the Fetta family from?

You can see how Fetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Fetta families living in Indiana. This was about 74% of all the recorded Fetta's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetta. 32% of Fetta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fetta women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Tile Setter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetta 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Fetta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Fetta. For the veterans among your Fetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetta lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fetta in 1952 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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