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Feeters Family History

Feeters Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fetters, Teeters, Peeters, Fenters, Peters, Felter, Heeter, Fester

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Where is the Feeters family from?

You can see how Feeters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feeters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Feeters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Feeters families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Feeters's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Feeters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feeters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feeters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feeters. 60% of Feeters men 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
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Feeters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Feeters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feeters 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Feeters. 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 153 military records available for the last name Feeters. For the veterans among your Feeters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feeters lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Feeters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Feeters in 1970 was 76, and 58 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feeters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feeters 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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