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Feidt Family History

Feidt Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Feit. from a pet form of the medieval personal name Vitus (see Vito).

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


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Where is the Feidt family from?

You can see how Feidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feidt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feidt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Feidt families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Feidt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Feidt families in 1911.
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What did your Feidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feidt. 30% of Feidt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Feidt women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feidt were Operator and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Feidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feidt 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Feidt. 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 242 military records available for the last name Feidt. For the veterans among your Feidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feidt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Feidt in 1963 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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