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Feggett Family History

Feggett 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: Leggett, Meggett, Eggett, Liggett, Doggett, Huggett, Fugett, Ferrett

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Where is the Feggett family from?

You can see how Feggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feggett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Feggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Feggett family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Feggett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Feggett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feggett 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 Feggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feggett. 60% of Feggett men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Feggett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Feggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feggett 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 Feggett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Feggett. For the veterans among your Feggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feggett lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Feggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feggett in 1980 was 46, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feggett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feggett 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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