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Fedan Family History

Fedan 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: Fedak, Fegan, Felan, Bean, Fan, Dean, Eden, Fagan, Madan, Seda

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Where is the Fedan family from?

You can see how Fedan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fedan family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fedan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fedan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fedan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedan. 100% of Fedan women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Fedan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedan 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Fedan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fedan. For the veterans among your Fedan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fedan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fedan in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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