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Feisner Family History

Feisner 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: Reisner, Beisner, Feiner, Leisner, Eisner, Weisner, Feister, Meisner

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Where is the Feisner family from?

You can see how Feisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feisner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Feisner families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Feisner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Feisner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feisner. 100% of Feisner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feisner women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Feisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feisner 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Feisner. 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 28 military records available for the last name Feisner. For the veterans among your Feisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feisner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Feisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Feisner in 1962 was 86, and 76 in 1990.

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