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Feives Family History

Feives 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: Fries, Feige, Feigel, Ives, Neves, Fejes, Rives, Feiner, Heikes

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Where is the Feives family from?

You can see how Feives families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feives family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Feives family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Feives's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feives families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feives 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 18 census records available for the last name Feives. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feives 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Feives. 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 3 military records available for the last name Feives. For the veterans among your Feives ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feives lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Feives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Feives in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feives 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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