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Feighn Family History

Feighn 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: Feight, Feigen, Feig, Feige, Fehn, Feigel, Leigh, Meighan, Fein

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Where is the Feighn family from?

You can see how Feighn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feighn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feighn families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feighn's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Feighn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feighn 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 40 census records available for the last name Feighn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feighn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Feighn. 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 18 military records available for the last name Feighn. For the veterans among your Feighn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feighn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Feighn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Feighn in 1967 was 82, and 48 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feighn 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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