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Fegles Family History

Fegles 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: Fegley, Febles, Feller, Begley, Hegler, Pegler, Fenley, Fejes, Fagley

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Where is the Fegles family from?

You can see how Fegles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fegles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Fegles families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fegles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fegles families in 1911.
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What did your Fegles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fegles. 60% of Fegles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fegles women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Timber Faller
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fegles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Fegles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegles 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fegles. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fegles. For the veterans among your Fegles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegles lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Fegles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fegles in 1957 was 57, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegles 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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