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Fetty Family History

Fetty Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Fette or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Fette, Fettig, Nett, Metty, Felty, Fetter, Petty, Fettes, Feith, Fett

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Where is the Fetty family from?

You can see how Fetty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Fetty families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fetty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fetty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fetty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetty. 27% of Fetty men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Fetty women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetty were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fetty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetty 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Fetty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fetty. For the veterans among your Fetty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetty lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fetty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fetty in 1952 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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