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Feister Family History

Feister Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a stout man from a noun derivative of Middle High German veiz(e)t ‘well covered well fed’.

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


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Where is the Feister family from?

You can see how Feister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Feister families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Feister's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feister families in 1840.
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What did your Feister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feister. 30% of Feister men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Feister women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feister were Barber and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Drug Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feister 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Feister. 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 447 military records available for the last name Feister. For the veterans among your Feister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feister lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Feister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Feister in 1946 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feister 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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