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Feves Family History

Feves 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: Neves, Fejes, Reves, Teves, Eves, Fees, Neve, Fries, Lever, Leven

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Where is the Feves family from?

You can see how Feves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feves family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Feves families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Feves families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feves's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Feves families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feves 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 Feves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feves. 100% of Feves women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Feves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feves 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Feves. 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 Feves. For the veterans among your Feves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Feves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feves in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feves 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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