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Feder Family History

Feder Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a trader in feathers (see Feather) or in quill pens from Middle High German veder(e).

German Feder ‘feather, quill, pen’.

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


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Where is the Feder family from?

You can see how Feder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Feder families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Feder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feder families in 1891.
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What did your Feder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feder. 75% of Feder 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
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Feder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feder 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Feder. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Feder. For the veterans among your Feder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feder lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Feder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Feder in 1947 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feder 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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