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Feigler Family History

Feigler 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: Feiler, Figler, Seigler, Fengler, Zeigler, Eigner, Seiger, Feige

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Where is the Feigler family from?

You can see how Feigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feigler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Feigler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Feigler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Feigler families in 1871.
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What did your Feigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigler. 34% of Feigler men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Feigler women 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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Feigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigler 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Feigler. 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 217 military records available for the last name Feigler. For the veterans among your Feigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Feigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feigler in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feigler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigler 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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