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Fedewa Family History

Fedewa Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vidua: unexplained. The surname Vidua is very rare in Germany;

it is found in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Fedewa family from?

You can see how Fedewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedewa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedewa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Fedewa families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedewa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fedewa families in 1880.
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What did your Fedewa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fedewa. 42% of Fedewa men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Fedewa women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fedewa were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fedewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedewa 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fedewa. 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 188 military records available for the last name Fedewa. For the veterans among your Fedewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedewa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fedewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fedewa in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

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