This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Feckley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Feckley Family History

Feckley 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: Beckley, Reckley, Eckley, Meckley, Yeckley, Buckley, Mackley, Fackler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Feckley family from?

You can see how Feckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feckley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Feckley family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feckley's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Feckley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feckley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Feckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feckley. 50% of Feckley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feckley women worked as a Saleslady.

View Census Data for Feckley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Feckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Feckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feckley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Feckley

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Feckley. 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.

View all Feckley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Feckley. For the veterans among your Feckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Feckley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Feckley family history

Discover More

What is the average Feckley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Feckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feckley in 1965 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feckley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feckley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Feckley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial