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Feyen Family History

Feyen Surname Meaning

German: metronymic from the female personal name Fey with the genitive suffix -en. German: habitational name from Feyen near Trier.

Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Feijen a patronymic from the personal name Feije probably a pet form of a name with the ancient Germanic element fred ‘peace’ (compare Fedde).

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


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Where is the Feyen family from?

You can see how Feyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Feyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Feyen families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Feyen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Feyen families in 1911.
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What did your Feyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feyen. 37% of Feyen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Car Repairer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

What Feyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyen 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Feyen. 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 210 military records available for the last name Feyen. For the veterans among your Feyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feyen in 1962 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feyen 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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