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Feier Family History

Feier 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: Heier, Geier, Meier, Freier, Zeier, Feuer, Feiner, Feher, Feder

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Where is the Feier family from?

You can see how Feier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Feier families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Feier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Feier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feier 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 Feier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feier. 100% of Feier men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Feier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Feier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feier 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Feier. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Feier. For the veterans among your Feier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Feier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Feier in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feier 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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