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Feiste Family History

Feiste 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: Feist, Feister, Fenster, Geist, Leite, Meise, Feige, Meister, Beste

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Where is the Feiste family from?

You can see how Feiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feiste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feiste families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feiste's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Feiste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feiste 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 Feiste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feiste. 100% of Feiste men 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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Feiste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Feiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feiste 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Feiste. 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 39 military records available for the last name Feiste. For the veterans among your Feiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feiste lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Feiste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Feiste in 1965 was 69, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feiste 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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