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Fetton Family History

Fetton 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: Fenton, Felton, Fitton, Setton, Betton, Jetton, Hatton, Seaton, Elton

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Where is the Fetton family from?

You can see how Fetton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fetton families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fetton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fetton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fetton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetton. 40% of Fetton men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Fetton women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetton were Operator and Seamstress. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fetton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetton 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Fetton. 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 82 military records available for the last name Fetton. For the veterans among your Fetton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetton lifespan?

Average Fetton life expectancy in 1966 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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