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Fiege Family History

Fiege Surname Meaning

German:: in the south and center a variant of Füge (see Fuge) from Middle High German vüege ‘skillful fitting’.

in the north a short form of the female personal name Sophie.

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


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Where is the Fiege family from?

You can see how Fiege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiege family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fiege families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fiege's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fiege families in 1891.
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What did your Fiege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiege. 27% of Fiege men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Fiege women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiege were Painterdecorator and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Painterdecorator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fiege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiege 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Fiege. 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 707 military records available for the last name Fiege. For the veterans among your Fiege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiege lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fiege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fiege in 1943 was 22, and 56 in 2004.

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