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Fedd Family History

Fedd Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Fedd family from?

You can see how Fedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fedd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fedd families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fedd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fedd families in 1891.
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What did your Fedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fedd. 44% of Fedd men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fedd women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fedd were Farm Laborer and House Wife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • House Wife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedd 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Fedd. 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 55 military records available for the last name Fedd. For the veterans among your Fedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedd lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fedd in 1945 was 41, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedd 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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