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Fedders Family History

Fedders Surname Meaning

North German Dutch and Danish: variant of Feddersen.

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


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Where is the Fedders family from?

You can see how Fedders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fedders families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Fedders families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedders's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fedders families in 1911.
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What did your Fedders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fedders. 19% of Fedders men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fedders women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fedders were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fedders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedders 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Fedders. 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 127 military records available for the last name Fedders. For the veterans among your Fedders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedders lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fedders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fedders in 1965 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedders 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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