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Fedtke Family History

Fedtke 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: Hedtke, Fede, Fedie, Fedele, Luedtke, Rettke, Fenske, Fedak, Betke

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Where is the Fedtke family from?

You can see how Fedtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedtke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fedtke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedtke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fedtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fedtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedtke. 100% of Fedtke women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Fedtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedtke 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fedtke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fedtke. For the veterans among your Fedtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedtke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Fedtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fedtke in 1968 was 71, and 94 in 1995.

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