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Feikes Family History

Feikes 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: Heikes, Fewkes, Fikes, Fries, Feige, Berkes, Feigel, Leiker, Eike

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Where is the Feikes family from?

You can see how Feikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feikes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feikes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Feikes family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Feikes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Feikes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feikes 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 Feikes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Feikes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Feikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feikes 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Feikes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Feikes. For the veterans among your Feikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feikes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Feikes in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feikes 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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