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Fiest Family History

Fiest Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Feist.

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


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Where is the Fiest family from?

You can see how Fiest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Fiest families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fiest's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fiest families in 1911.
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What did your Fiest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiest. 48% of Fiest men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fiest women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiest were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fiest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiest 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Fiest. 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 375 military records available for the last name Fiest. For the veterans among your Fiest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiest lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fiest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fiest in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiest 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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