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Feitler Family History

Feitler 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: Beitler, Feiler, Teitler, Zeitler, Feather, Betler, Leitner, Feller

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Where is the Feitler family from?

You can see how Feitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feitler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feitler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Feitler families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Feitler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Feitler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feitler 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 Feitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feitler. 67% of Feitler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Feitler women worked as a Houseworker.

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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
    67%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Feitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Feitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feitler 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Feitler. 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 132 military records available for the last name Feitler. For the veterans among your Feitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feitler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Feitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feitler in 1966 was 72, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feitler 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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