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Fegtly Family History

Fegtly 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: Fegely, Fegley, Felty, Feely, Fenty, Egly, Fealy, Fetty, Early

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Where is the Fegtly family from?

You can see how Fegtly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegtly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fegtly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fegtly families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fegtly's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fegtly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Fegtly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegtly 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fegtly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fegtly. For the veterans among your Fegtly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegtly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Fegtly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fegtly in 1972 was 88, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegtly 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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