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Fedt Family History

Fedt 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: Fett, Fendt, Fede, Felt, Feit, Fest, Feidt, Feldt, Fent, Feng

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Where is the Fedt family from?

You can see how Fedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fedt families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedt 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 Fedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fedt. 34% of Fedt men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Fedt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Fedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Fedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedt 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Fedt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fedt. For the veterans among your Fedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Fedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fedt in 1954 was 37, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedt 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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