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Feagler Family History

Feagler 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: Flagler, Feagley, Peagler, Zeagler, Feagle, Fengler, Eagle, Feather

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Where is the Feagler family from?

You can see how Feagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feagler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Feagler families living in Indiana. This was about 87% of all the recorded Feagler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Feagler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feagler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feagler. 46% of Feagler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feagler women worked as a 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Feagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Feagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feagler 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Feagler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Feagler. For the veterans among your Feagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feagler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Feagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feagler in 1964 was 91, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feagler 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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