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Fedler Name Meaning

North German: variant of Fiedler .

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


Similar surnames: Fadler, Fidler, Fedder, Feller, Fesler, Fehler, Fiedler, Sedler

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Where is the Fedler family from?

You can see how Fedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fedler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Fedler families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Fedler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fedler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fedler. 100% of Fedler men worked as a Plasterer and 88% of Fedler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedler 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Fedler. 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 267 military records available for the last name Fedler. For the veterans among your Fedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fedler in 1963 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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