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Feis Family History

Feis 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: Reis, Meis, Fei, Feig, Feil, Fels, Geis, Fein, Leis, Feist

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Where is the Feis family from?

You can see how Feis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Feis families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Feis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feis 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 Feis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feis. 23% of Feis men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Feis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feis were Machinist and Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Wd Attendant
    23%
  • Practical Nurse
    23%

What Feis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feis 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Feis. 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 361 military records available for the last name Feis. For the veterans among your Feis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Feis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Feis in 1967 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feis 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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