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Feener Family History

Feener Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fiener.

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


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Where is the Feener family from?

You can see how Feener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feener families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 89 Feener families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 96% of all the recorded Feener's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Feener families in 1911.
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What did your Feener ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Feener. 26% of Feener men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Feener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feener were Fisherman and Stenographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Lineman
    19%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Feener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Feener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feener 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Feener. 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 306 military records available for the last name Feener. For the veterans among your Feener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Feener in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feener 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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