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Fevey Family History

Fevey 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: Hevey, Levey, Pevey, Sevey, Devey, Evey, Neve, Lever, Leven, Ferry

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Where is the Fevey family from?

You can see how Fevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fevey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fevey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fevey's in USA. California had the highest population of Fevey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fevey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fevey. 100% of Fevey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fevey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Fevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fevey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fevey. 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 Fevey. For the veterans among your Fevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fevey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fevey 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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