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Federle Family History

Federle Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia) and Swiss German: from a diminutive of Feder.

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


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Where is the Federle family from?

You can see how Federle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Federle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Federle families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Federle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Federle families in 1880.
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What did your Federle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Federle. 18% of Federle men worked as a Janitor and 30% of Federle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Federle were Laborer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Federle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Federle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federle 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Federle. 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 571 military records available for the last name Federle. For the veterans among your Federle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Federle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Federle in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Federle 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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