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Feirt Family History

Feirt 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: Feist, Feit, Feidt, Fort, Geist, Fei, Feig, Fair, Ferry, Weir

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Where is the Feirt family from?

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

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

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Feirt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Feirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feirt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Feirt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Feirt. For the veterans among your Feirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feirt lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Feirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Feirt in 1989 was 71, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feirt 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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