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Fegett Family History

Fegett 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: Fugett, Flett, Egert, Fegely, Leggett, Jewett, Fett, Frett, Feger

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Where is the Fegett family from?

You can see how Fegett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fegett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Fegett families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Fegett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fegett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fegett 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 Fegett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fegett. 55% of Fegett 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Fegett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Fegett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fegett. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fegett. For the veterans among your Fegett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fegett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fegett in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fegett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegett 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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