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Fethke Family History

Fethke 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: Bethke, Rettke, Fenske, Methe, Betke, Felske, Fitzke, Feth, Fetchko

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Where is the Fethke family from?

You can see how Fethke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fethke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fethke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fethke families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fethke's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Fethke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fethke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fethke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fethke. 75% of Fethke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fethke women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    75%
  • Dry Cleaner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Fethke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Fethke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fethke 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Fethke. 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 68 military records available for the last name Fethke. For the veterans among your Fethke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fethke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Fethke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fethke in 1950 was 43, and 43 in 2003.

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