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Fiefer Family History

Fiefer 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: Kiefer, Fieser, Fieger, Fifer, Liefer, Fieber, Siefer, Giefer, Fisher

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Where is the Fiefer family from?

You can see how Fiefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiefer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fiefer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiefer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fiefer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiefer 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 Fiefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiefer. 50% of Fiefer men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Fiefer women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Fiefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Fiefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiefer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Fiefer. 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 91 military records available for the last name Fiefer. For the veterans among your Fiefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiefer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fiefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fiefer in 1966 was 84, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiefer 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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