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Fedder Family History

Fedder Surname Meaning

English: variant of Feather. North German and Danish: variant of Vedder.

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


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Where is the Fedder family from?

You can see how Fedder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fedder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Fedder families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fedder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fedder families in 1891.
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What did your Fedder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fedder. 82% of Fedder 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fedder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedder 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Fedder. 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 941 military records available for the last name Fedder. For the veterans among your Fedder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedder lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fedder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fedder in 1953 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedder 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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