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Feagin Family History

Feagin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fagan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feagin family from?

You can see how Feagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feagin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Feagin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Feagin family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Feagin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Feagin families in 1891.
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What did your Feagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feagin. 23% of Feagin men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Feagin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feagin were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Feagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feagin 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Feagin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feagin. For the veterans among your Feagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feagin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Feagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Feagin in 1951 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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