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Feyereisen Family History

Feyereisen Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: cognate of German Feuereisen ‘fire iron’ a metonymic occupational name for a smith or steelmaker.

The surname Feyereisen is also found in the province of Luxembourg and elsewhere in Wallonia (Belgium).

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


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Where is the Feyereisen family from?

You can see how Feyereisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyereisen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feyereisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Feyereisen families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Feyereisen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feyereisen families in 1911.
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What did your Feyereisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feyereisen. 58% of Feyereisen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Feyereisen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feyereisen were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Moulder
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Feyereisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Feyereisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyereisen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Feyereisen. 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 79 military records available for the last name Feyereisen. For the veterans among your Feyereisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyereisen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Feyereisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Feyereisen in 1960 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

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