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Fieffer Family History

Fieffer 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: Kieffer, Feffer, Pfieffer, Kiefer, Pfeffer, Fiedler, Fieser, Fieger

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Where is the Fieffer family from?

You can see how Fieffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fieffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fieffer families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fieffer's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fieffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Fieffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fieffer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fieffer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fieffer. For the veterans among your Fieffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fieffer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Fieffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fieffer in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fieffer 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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