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Fegerstein Family History

Fegerstein 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: Feuerstein, Feierstein, Gerstein, Degenstein, Fierstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Fegerstein family from?

You can see how Fegerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegerstein family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fegerstein family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fegerstein's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fegerstein families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Fegerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegerstein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fegerstein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fegerstein. For the veterans among your Fegerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegerstein lifespan?

Average Fegerstein life expectancy in 1995 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegerstein 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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