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Fedner Family History

Fedner 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: Feldner, Fenner, Feiner, Fedder, Feder, Fetner, Redner, Ferner

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Where is the Fedner family from?

You can see how Fedner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fedner family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fedner's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Fedner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fedner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fedner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Fedner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fedner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fedner. For the veterans among your Fedner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fedner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fedner in 1964 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

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