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Feigh Family History

Feigh 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: Feig, Feige, Leigh, Reigh, Feight, Feith, Feng, Fei, Weith, Feil

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Where is the Feigh family from?

You can see how Feigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Feigh families living in Merionethshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Feigh's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Feigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigh 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 Feigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigh. 59% of Feigh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feigh women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Feigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigh 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Feigh. 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 145 military records available for the last name Feigh. For the veterans among your Feigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Feigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Feigh in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigh 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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