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Feigles Family History

Feigles 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, Feigel, Eagles, Fegley, Geigle, Files, Heiges, Keigley, Febles

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Where is the Feigles family from?

You can see how Feigles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feigles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Feigles family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feigles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feigles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigles 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 Feigles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feigles. 100% of Feigles men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Feigles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigles 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Feigles. 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 116 military records available for the last name Feigles. For the veterans among your Feigles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Feigles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Feigles in 1945 was 47, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feigles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigles 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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