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Feitner Family History

Feitner 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: Leitner, Feiner, Fetner, Geitner, Eitner, Heitner, Feltner, Meitner

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Where is the Feitner family from?

You can see how Feitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feitner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Feitner family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feitner's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Feitner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Feitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feitner 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Feitner. 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 88 military records available for the last name Feitner. For the veterans among your Feitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feitner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Feitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Feitner in 1970 was 76, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feitner 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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