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Fevig Family History

Fevig 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: Feig, Feng, Fei, Levin, Feige, Nevin, Feil, Felix, Devin, Levis

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Where is the Fevig family from?

You can see how Fevig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fevig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fevig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Fevig family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fevig's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Fevig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fevig 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 Fevig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fevig. 67% of Fevig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fevig women worked as a Teacher.

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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%
  • Farmhand
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fevig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Fevig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fevig 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fevig. 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 130 military records available for the last name Fevig. For the veterans among your Fevig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fevig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fevig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fevig in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fevig 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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