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Feiger Family History

Feiger 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: Seiger, Feige, Feigel, Felger, Feiner, Zeiger, Ferger, Geiger, Feger

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Where is the Feiger family from?

You can see how Feiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Feiger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feiger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feiger 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 Feiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feiger. 24% of Feiger men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Feiger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feiger were Butcher and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Feiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feiger 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Feiger. 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 462 military records available for the last name Feiger. For the veterans among your Feiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feiger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Feiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Feiger in 1959 was 48, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feiger 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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