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Feyman Family History

Feyman 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: Eyman, Feeman, Felman, Freyman, Heyman, Weyman, Neyman, Fryman

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Where is the Feyman family from?

You can see how Feyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Feyman families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Feyman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Feyman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Feyman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Feyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Feyman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Feyman. For the veterans among your Feyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyman lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Feyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feyman in 1997 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feyman 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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