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Fietje Family History

Fietje 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: Tietje, Fisette, Fietz, Piette, Fiene, Fierke, Freije, Fierce, Koetje

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Where is the Fietje family from?

You can see how Fietje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fietje family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fietje families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fietje's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fietje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fietje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fietje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Fietje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fietje 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fietje. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fietje. For the veterans among your Fietje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fietje lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1979, in the United States, Fietje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fietje in 1962 was 56, and 68 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fietje 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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