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Feigley Family History

Feigley 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: Fegley, Keigley, Feagley, Figley, Feige, Begley, Feigel, Finley

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Where is the Feigley family from?

You can see how Feigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feigley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Feigley families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feigley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feigley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigley 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 Feigley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigley. 21% of Feigley men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Feigley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feigley were Brakeman and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Fireman
    9%
  • Brakeman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Feigley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigley 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Feigley. 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 518 military records available for the last name Feigley. For the veterans among your Feigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Feigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Feigley in 1952 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigley 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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