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Fetterley Family History

Fetterley 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: Betterley, Fetterly, Betterly, Wetterer, Everley, Atherley, Oesterle

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Where is the Fetterley family from?

You can see how Fetterley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetterley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fetterley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 85 Fetterley families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fetterley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fetterley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetterley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fetterley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fetterley. 64% of Fetterley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fetterley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetterley were Stenographer and 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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fetterley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetterley 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Fetterley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 202 military records available for the last name Fetterley. For the veterans among your Fetterley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetterley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fetterley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fetterley in 1962 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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