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Feigle Family History

Feigle 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: Feige, Geigle, Seigle, Feagle, Reigle, Faigle, Weigle, Eagle, Feig

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Where is the Feigle family from?

You can see how Feigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Feigle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Feigle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feigle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigle 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 Feigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigle. 34% of Feigle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feigle women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Policeman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Feigle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Feigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigle 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Feigle. 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 225 military records available for the last name Feigle. For the veterans among your Feigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Feigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Feigle in 1963 was 66, and 66 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feigle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigle 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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