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Fegen Family History

Fegen 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: Regen, Feger, Degen, Fergen, Fegan, Tegen, Feyen, Fagen, Feigen

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Where is the Fegen family from?

You can see how Fegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fegen families living in Cornwall. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fegen's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Fegen families in 1891.
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What did your Fegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fegen. 100% of Fegen men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Fegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegen 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Fegen. 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 579 military records available for the last name Fegen. For the veterans among your Fegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Fegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fegen in 1970 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegen 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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