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Feddes Family History

Feddes 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: Fedder, Fiddes, Geddes, Fedde, Fedders, Hedden, Redder, Fejes, Fender

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Where is the Feddes family from?

You can see how Feddes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feddes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feddes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 5 Feddes families living in Midlothian. This was about 71% of all the recorded Feddes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Feddes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feddes 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 Feddes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feddes. 100% of Feddes men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Feddes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feddes 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Feddes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Feddes. For the veterans among your Feddes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feddes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Feddes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Feddes in 1968 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feddes 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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