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Feglar Family History

Feglar 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: Heglar, Feller, Hegler, Pegler, Fear, Fehler, Bellar, Feger, Fegley

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Where is the Feglar family from?

You can see how Feglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feglar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Feglar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Feglar family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feglar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Feglar families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Feglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feglar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Feglar. 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 Feglar. For the veterans among your Feglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feglar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Feglar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Feglar in 1971 was 71, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feglar 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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