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Feifert Family History

Feifert 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: Eifert, Neifert, Seifert, Reifert, Reifer, Leffert, Feiner, Seibert

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Where is the Feifert family from?

You can see how Feifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feifert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Feifert family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Feifert's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Feifert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feifert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feifert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Feifert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Feifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feifert 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Feifert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Feifert. For the veterans among your Feifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feifert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Feifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feifert in 1975 was 52, and 88 in 2003.

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