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Fiebing Family History

Fiebing Surname 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: Fiebig, Fleming, Frieling, Niebling, Liebig, Piening, Liebling

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Where is the Fiebing family from?

You can see how Fiebing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiebing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiebing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fiebing families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fiebing's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fiebing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiebing 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 Fiebing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fiebing. 50% of Fiebing 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Fiebing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Fiebing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiebing 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Fiebing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Fiebing. For the veterans among your Fiebing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiebing lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fiebing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fiebing in 1954 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fiebing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiebing ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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