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Feitshans Family History

Feitshans 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: Welshans, Feltham, Reitman, Freitas, Grosshans, Heistand, Reishus

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Where is the Feitshans family from?

You can see how Feitshans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feitshans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feitshans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Feitshans families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Feitshans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Feitshans families in 1880.
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What did your Feitshans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feitshans. 100% of Feitshans 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Feitshans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feitshans 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Feitshans. 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 26 military records available for the last name Feitshans. For the veterans among your Feitshans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feitshans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Feitshans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Feitshans in 1964 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feitshans 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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