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Feggestad Family History

Feggestad 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: Fuglestad, Hegstad, Engelstad, Ellestad, Folkestad, Gangestad

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Where is the Feggestad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feggestad 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 Feggestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feggestad. 60% of Feggestad 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Feggestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feggestad 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Feggestad. 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 56 military records available for the last name Feggestad. For the veterans among your Feggestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feggestad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Feggestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Feggestad in 1964 was 96, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feggestad 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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