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Feddersen Name Meaning

North German and Danish: patronymic from Fedder

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


Similar surnames: Fedder, Petersen, Fedders, Enderson, Jespersen, Diersen, Brodersen

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Where is the Feddersen family from?

You can see how Feddersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feddersen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feddersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Feddersen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feddersen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feddersen families in 1891.
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What did your Feddersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feddersen. 29% of Feddersen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Feddersen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feddersen were Painter and 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feddersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feddersen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Feddersen. 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 952 military records available for the last name Feddersen. For the veterans among your Feddersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feddersen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Feddersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feddersen in 1961 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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