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Feggins Family History

Feggins Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of English Figgins.

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


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Where is the Feggins family from?

You can see how Feggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feggins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Feggins families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Feggins's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Feggins families in 1891.
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What did your Feggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feggins. 59% of Feggins 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Masseur
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feggins 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 Feggins. 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 96 military records available for the last name Feggins. For the veterans among your Feggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feggins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Feggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Feggins in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

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