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Feagley Family History

Feagley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fiegele (see Fiegel) or more likely of Vögele Vögeli (see Vogel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feagley family from?

You can see how Feagley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feagley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feagley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Feagley families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Feagley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feagley families in 1891.
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What did your Feagley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feagley. 38% of Feagley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feagley women 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Potter
    13%
  • Brakeman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Feagley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feagley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feagley 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Feagley. 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 166 military records available for the last name Feagley. For the veterans among your Feagley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feagley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feagley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feagley in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feagley 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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