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Feigum Family History

Feigum 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: Weigum, Feig, Feige, Fergus, Feigel, Eggum, Begum, Bergum, Belgum

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Where is the Feigum family from?

You can see how Feigum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feigum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Feigum family living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feigum's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Feigum families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigum 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 Feigum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigum. 63% of Feigum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feigum women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Feigum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Feigum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigum 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Feigum. 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 71 military records available for the last name Feigum. For the veterans among your Feigum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigum lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Feigum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Feigum in 1959 was 44, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigum 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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