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Fejes Family History

Fejes Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from fej ‘head’ probably a nickname for someone with a big head.

In modern Hungarian fejes means ‘stubborn’ but as this meaning dates back to the mid 18th century it probably did not contribute to the origin of the surname.

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


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You can see how Fejes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fejes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fejes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Fejes families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fejes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fejes families in 1920.
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What did your Fejes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fejes. 50% of Fejes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fejes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fejes were Farm Laborer 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
    50%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Fejes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fejes 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Fejes. 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 515 military records available for the last name Fejes. For the veterans among your Fejes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fejes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fejes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fejes in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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