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Feikert Family History

Feikert 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: Feickert, Peikert, Weikert, Benkert, Leiker, Feiner, Beckert, Seibert

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Where is the Feikert family from?

You can see how Feikert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feikert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feikert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Feikert families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Feikert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feikert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feikert 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 Feikert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feikert. 39% of Feikert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feikert 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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Helper
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Feikert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Feikert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feikert 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Feikert. 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 164 military records available for the last name Feikert. For the veterans among your Feikert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feikert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Feikert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feikert in 1957 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feikert 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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