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Feiter Family History

Feiter 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: Reiter, Felter, Feiner, Deiter, Leiter, Fester, Fetter, Fenter

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Where is the Feiter family from?

You can see how Feiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Feiter families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Feiter's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Feiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feiter. 50% of Feiter men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Feiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feiter 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Feiter. 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 41 military records available for the last name Feiter. For the veterans among your Feiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feiter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Feiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feiter in 1969 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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