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Feia Family History

Feia 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: Fei, Feig, Feil, Femia, Fein, Feit, Feria, Faia, Fera, Feik

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Where is the Feia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feia 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 Feia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feia. 60% of Feia men worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Helper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Feia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feia 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Feia. 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 93 military records available for the last name Feia. For the veterans among your Feia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Feia in 1963 was 70, and 46 in 2004.

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