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Feiser Family History

Feiser 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: Peiser, Reiser, Leiser, Beiser, Meiser, Feiner, Heiser, Feider

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Where is the Feiser family from?

You can see how Feiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feiser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Feiser families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feiser's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feiser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feiser 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 Feiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feiser. 25% of Feiser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Feiser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feiser were Tool Maker and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Tool Maker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feiser 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Feiser. 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 191 military records available for the last name Feiser. For the veterans among your Feiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feiser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Feiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Feiser in 1957 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feiser 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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