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Feacher Family History

Feacher 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: Feather, Fecher, Peacher, Beacher, Becher, Letcher, Fancher, Bacher

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Where is the Feacher family from?

You can see how Feacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Feacher families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Feacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feacher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feacher 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 Feacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feacher. 38% of Feacher men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Feacher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feacher were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Feacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feacher 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Feacher. 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 74 military records available for the last name Feacher. For the veterans among your Feacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feacher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Feacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feacher in 1955 was 43, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feacher 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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