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Fieting Family History

Fieting Surname 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: Fitting, Wieting, Fleming, Frieling, Pietig, Fiebig, Geeting, Piening

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Where is the Fieting family from?

You can see how Fieting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fieting family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fieting families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fieting's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fieting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fieting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Fieting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fieting 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fieting. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fieting. For the veterans among your Fieting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fieting lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Fieting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fieting in 1966 was 89, and 84 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fieting ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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