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Federau Family History

Federau 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: Fodera, Feder, Federer, Federman, Fedora, Federle, Nedeau, Fedewa

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Where is the Federau family from?

You can see how Federau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Federau family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Federau's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Federau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federau 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 Federau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Federau. 100% of Federau women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Federau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Federau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federau 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Federau. 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 73 military records available for the last name Federau. For the veterans among your Federau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Federau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Federau in 1963 was 74, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Federau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Federau 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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