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Feeler Family History

Feeler Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Viele.

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


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Where is the Feeler family from?

You can see how Feeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Feeler family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Feeler's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Feeler families in 1911.
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What did your Feeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feeler. 34% of Feeler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Feeler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feeler were Teacher and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Feeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feeler 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Feeler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feeler. For the veterans among your Feeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feeler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Feeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Feeler in 1957 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feeler 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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