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Fievet Family History

Fievet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fleet, Nieves, Fiegel, Fieser, Fieger, Kievit, Rivet, Fiene, Rieves

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Where is the Fievet family from?

You can see how Fievet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fievet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fievet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Fievet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fievet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fievet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fievet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fievet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fievet. 34% of Fievet men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Fievet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Fievet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fievet 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Fievet. 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 136 military records available for the last name Fievet. For the veterans among your Fievet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fievet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fievet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fievet in 1969 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fievet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fievet 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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