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Feid Family History

Feid 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: Eid, Fei, Feig, Feil, Feld, Seid, Reid, Fein, Heid, Feit

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Where is the Feid family from?

You can see how Feid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Feid families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feid 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 Feid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feid. 22% of Feid men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Feid women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feid were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Watchman
    16%
  • Jeweler
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    34%
  • Bench Hand
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Feid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feid 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Feid. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feid. For the veterans among your Feid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feid lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feid in 1962 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feid 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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