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Feyan Family History

Feyan 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: Fegan, Feyen, Felan, Yan, Bean, Fan, Dean, Bryan, Fagan, Neman

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Where is the Feyan family from?

You can see how Feyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Feyan families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Feyan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Feyan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Feyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Feyan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Feyan. For the veterans among your Feyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Feyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Feyan in 1992 was 101, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feyan 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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