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Fetherolf Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Federolf (see Fetterolf ). This form of the surname is found predominantly in OH.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fetterolf, Fetterhoff, Feher, Nethers, Gethers, Bethel, Fatheree

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Where is the Fetherolf family from?

You can see how Fetherolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetherolf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetherolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fetherolf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetherolf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fetherolf families in 1840.
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What did your Fetherolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetherolf. 34% of Fetherolf men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fetherolf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetherolf were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fetherolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetherolf 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fetherolf. 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 442 military records available for the last name Fetherolf. For the veterans among your Fetherolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetherolf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fetherolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fetherolf in 1963 was 78, and 58 in 2004.

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