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Fedje Family History

Fedje 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: Fede, Fedie, Fedde, Feige, Hedge, Fee, Fejes, Fedder, Feder, Feese

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Where is the Fedje family from?

You can see how Fedje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedje family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedje families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fedje families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedje's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fedje families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedje 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 Fedje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedje. 74% of Fedje 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
    74%
  • Laborer
    27%

What Fedje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Fedje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedje 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Fedje. 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 78 military records available for the last name Fedje. For the veterans among your Fedje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedje lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fedje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fedje in 1965 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedje 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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