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Fedge Family History

Fedge 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: Feige, Hedge, Fede, Fedie, Edge, Fedde, Fudge, Fodge, Wedge, Ferge

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Where is the Fedge family from?

You can see how Fedge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fedge family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedge's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fedge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedge 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 Fedge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedge. 39% of Fedge men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Fedge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Fedge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedge 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fedge. 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 40 military records available for the last name Fedge. For the veterans among your Fedge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedge lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Fedge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fedge in 1960 was 51, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedge 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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