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Feyh Family History

Feyh 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: Fey, Feth, Leyh, Feng, Rey, Pech, Hey, Fay, Fell, Ley

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Where is the Feyh family from?

You can see how Feyh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feyh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Feyh families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Feyh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feyh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feyh 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 Feyh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feyh. 28% of Feyh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feyh women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Feyh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feyh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyh 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Feyh. 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 192 military records available for the last name Feyh. For the veterans among your Feyh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Feyh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Feyh in 1964 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feyh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feyh 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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