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Fettkether Family History

Fettkether 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: Feather, Wetterer, Metteer, Ketterer, Retterer, Fetter, Fekete

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Where is the Fettkether family from?

You can see how Fettkether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fettkether family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Fettkether families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fettkether's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fettkether families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fettkether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fettkether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fettkether. 73% of Fettkether men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Fettkether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fettkether 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fettkether. 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 132 military records available for the last name Fettkether. For the veterans among your Fettkether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fettkether lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fettkether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fettkether in 1958 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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