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Fibiger Family History

Fibiger 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: Fiebiger, Finger, Fieger, Habiger, Winiger, Fisher, Faber, Beger

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Where is the Fibiger family from?

You can see how Fibiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fibiger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fibiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fibiger families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fibiger's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Fibiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fibiger 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 Fibiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fibiger. 60% of Fibiger men worked as a Farm Laborer and 60% of Fibiger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fibiger were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Fibiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Fibiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fibiger 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Fibiger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fibiger. For the veterans among your Fibiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fibiger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fibiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fibiger in 1968 was 61, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fibiger 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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