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Feyler Family History

Feyler 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: Feller, Fehler, Eyler, Feiler, Seyler, Feeler, Fesler, Fyler, Beyler

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Where is the Feyler family from?

You can see how Feyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Feyler families living in Maine. This was about 90% of all the recorded Feyler's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Feyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feyler. 32% of Feyler men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Feyler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feyler were Buyer and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Shipper
    13%
  • Buyer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyler 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Feyler. 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 213 military records available for the last name Feyler. For the veterans among your Feyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Feyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Feyler in 1957 was 66, and 65 in 2001.

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