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Feidler Family History

Feidler Name 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: Fendler, Heidler, Seidler, Feider, Beidler, Fidler, Feiler, Zeidler

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Where is the Feidler family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feidler. 27% of Feidler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Feidler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feidler were Painter and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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What Feidler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Feidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feidler 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Feidler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 426 military records available for the last name Feidler. For the veterans among your Feidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feidler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Feidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Feidler in 1944 was 31, and 71 in 2003.

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