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Fegter Family History

Fegter 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: Felter, Vegter, Feger, Fester, Fetter, Fenter, Peter, Felber, Fenster

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Where is the Fegter family from?

You can see how Fegter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fegter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Fegter families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fegter's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fegter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fegter 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 Fegter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fegter. 64% of Fegter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fegter women worked as a Maid.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Wpa
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fegter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Fegter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegter 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Fegter. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fegter. For the veterans among your Fegter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fegter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fegter in 1969 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fegter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegter 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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