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Feign Family History

Feign 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, Fein, Feigen, Feng, Fei, Wein, Bein, Lein, Finn

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Where is the Feign family from?

You can see how Feign families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feign family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Feign families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Feign's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feign families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feign surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Feign. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feign 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Feign. 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 61 military records available for the last name Feign. For the veterans among your Feign ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feign lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Feign life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feign in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feign 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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