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Feges Family History

Feges 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: Fejes, Feger, Fees, Fries, Lees, Hees, Beger, Regis, Feige, Fergus

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Where is the Feges family from?

You can see how Feges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Feges family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Feges's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feges. 43% of Feges 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%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Feges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feges 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Feges. 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 94 military records available for the last name Feges. For the veterans among your Feges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Feges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Feges in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

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