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Feiler Family History

Feiler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a filemaker from Feil + the agent suffix -er. Probably an altered form of German Pfeiler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feiler family from?

You can see how Feiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feiler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Feiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Feiler families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Feiler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feiler families in 1891.
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What did your Feiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feiler. 100% of Feiler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Feiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feiler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Feiler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Feiler. For the veterans among your Feiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feiler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Feiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feiler in 1949 was 24, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feiler 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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