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Feigl Family History

Feigl 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: Feig, Feige, Feil, Feigel, Heigl, Weigl, Feng, Fell, Neill, Peil

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Where is the Feigl family from?

You can see how Feigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feigl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Feigl families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Feigl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feigl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feigl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigl. 50% of Feigl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feigl women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Feigl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Feigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigl 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Feigl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feigl. For the veterans among your Feigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Feigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Feigl in 1966 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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