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Feits Family History

Feits 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: Feit, Felts, Feith, Reis, Fries, Meis, Fitz, Fei, Feig, Beets

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Where is the Feits family from?

You can see how Feits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feits families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feits's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feits 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 107 census records available for the last name Feits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feits 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Feits. 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 19 military records available for the last name Feits. For the veterans among your Feits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feits lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Feits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feits in 1979 was 87, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feits 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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