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Feit Family History

Feit Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Veit.

German: nickname from Middle High German feit ‘adorned pretty’

(the same word as French fait Latin factus).

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


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Where is the Feit family from?

You can see how Feit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Feit families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feit families in 1891.
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What did your Feit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feit. 100% of Feit 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 Feit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feit 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 Feit. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Feit. For the veterans among your Feit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feit lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Feit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Feit in 1958 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feit 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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