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Fiebiger Family History

Fiebiger Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a drovers’ road (see Fiebig).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fiebiger family from?

You can see how Fiebiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiebiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiebiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Fiebiger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fiebiger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fiebiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiebiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fiebiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiebiger. 22% of Fiebiger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fiebiger 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
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fiebiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Fiebiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiebiger 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Fiebiger. 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 998 military records available for the last name Fiebiger. For the veterans among your Fiebiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiebiger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fiebiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fiebiger in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiebiger 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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