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Feich Family History

Feich 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: Felch, Eich, Reich, Ferch, Teich, Beich, Deich, Yeich, Weich, Feick

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Where is the Feich family from?

You can see how Feich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Feich families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Feich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feich 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 Feich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hat Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feich. 67% of Feich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feich women worked as a Hat Maker.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hat Maker
    100%

What Feich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Feich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feich 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Feich. 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 42 military records available for the last name Feich. For the veterans among your Feich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Feich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Feich in 1968 was 39, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feich 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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