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Feighter Family History

Feighter 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: Feighner, Feightner, Feichter, Fichter, Keigher, Fechter, Lighter

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Where is the Feighter family from?

You can see how Feighter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feighter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Feighter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Feighter families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Feighter's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Feighter families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Feighter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feighter 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 Feighter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Feighter. For the veterans among your Feighter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feighter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feighter 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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