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Feske Family History

Feske 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: Fiske, Beske, Meske, Teske, Leske, Fenske, Faske, Felske, Neske

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Where is the Feske family from?

You can see how Feske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Feske families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Feske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feske 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 Feske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feske. 34% of Feske men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Feske women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feske were Bookkeeper and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Feske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feske 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Feske. 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 251 military records available for the last name Feske. For the veterans among your Feske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feske lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Feske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Feske in 1954 was 46, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feske 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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