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Feitl Family History

Feitl 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: Feil, Feit, Feith, Eitel, Fell, Keitel, Neill, Fitz, Peil, Fei

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Where is the Feitl family from?

You can see how Feitl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feitl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Feitl families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Feitl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Feitl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feitl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feitl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feitl. 43% of Feitl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Watchman
    29%
  • Baker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Feitl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feitl 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Feitl. 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 57 military records available for the last name Feitl. For the veterans among your Feitl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feitl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feitl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feitl in 1963 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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