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Fequa Family History

Fequa 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: Requa, Fuqua, Festa, Femia, Ferra, Jaqua, Feria, Genua, Laqua, Fera

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Where is the Fequa family from?

You can see how Fequa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fequa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fequa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fequa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fequa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fequa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fequa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fequa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fequa. 67% of Fequa men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Fequa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fequa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fequa. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fequa. For the veterans among your Fequa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fequa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Fequa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fequa in 1969 was 50, and 77 in 2000.

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