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Feaster Family History

Feaster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pfister an occupational name for a baker. Compare Fister.

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


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Where is the Feaster family from?

You can see how Feaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Feaster families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feaster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feaster families in 1911.
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What did your Feaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feaster. 29% of Feaster men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Feaster women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feaster were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Feaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feaster 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Feaster. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Feaster. For the veterans among your Feaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feaster lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Feaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Feaster in 1951 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feaster 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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