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Feirtag Family History

Feirtag 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: Feiertag, Freitag, Fertig, Fertal, Feig, Fearing, Fehring, Firth

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Where is the Feirtag family from?

You can see how Feirtag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feirtag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feirtag families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Feirtag families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Feirtag's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feirtag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feirtag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feirtag ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Feirtag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feirtag 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Feirtag. 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 32 military records available for the last name Feirtag. For the veterans among your Feirtag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feirtag lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feirtag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feirtag in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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