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Feigan Family History

Feigan 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: Fegan, Feagan, Feigen, Fagan, Feig, Feige, Leiman, Feigel, Degan

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Where is the Feigan family from?

You can see how Feigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Feigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Feigan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feigan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Feigan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Feigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Feigan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Feigan. For the veterans among your Feigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Feigan in 1963 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigan 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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