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Feilmeier Family History

Feilmeier 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: Reitmeier, Feldmeier, Bergmeier, Fangmeier, Sellmeyer, Heitmeyer

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Where is the Feilmeier family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feilmeier. 67% of Feilmeier 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Feilmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Feilmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feilmeier 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Feilmeier. 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 283 military records available for the last name Feilmeier. For the veterans among your Feilmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feilmeier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Feilmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Feilmeier in 1973 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feilmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feilmeier 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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