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Feeken Family History

Feeken 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: Deeken, Keeven, Feeney, Heiken, Feeley, Feese, Felker, Seelen, Beeker

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Where is the Feeken family from?

You can see how Feeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feeken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Feeken families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Feeken's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Feeken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feeken 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 Feeken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feeken. 60% of Feeken men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Feeken women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feeken were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Feeken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Feeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feeken 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Feeken. 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 52 military records available for the last name Feeken. For the veterans among your Feeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feeken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Feeken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feeken in 1965 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feeken 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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